The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting and rescue operations. Drives and operates firefighting vehicles of significant complexity to respond to the presence or potential releases of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release, and to conduct performance of noninvasive emergency medical procedures.

Duties

1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. 2.Performs Basic Life Support. Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support. Performs noninvasive emergency procedures: conducts initial and on-going patient assessment and physical examination; maintains airway, breathing, and circulation; determines priority of care; monitors patient's baseline vital signs: performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED); controls external bleeding and treats for shock. 3. Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers and aerial ladder trucks. Drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, etc. Operates pumps, foam generators, and other similar equipment. 4. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Performs structural firefighting duties at facilities which may be engaged in the production, storage, and testing of fuels, explosives, gases, or other chemicals and materials which are capable of producing extensive and hazardous toxicological, biological, or radiological products. 5. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Performs functional tests and inspections. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and housekeeping duties associated with assigned facilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing (in accordance with HQUSAF letter dated 29 Jan 90).
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. The incumbent is required to work rotating shifts.
• The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour on-/24-hour off-basis which includes weekends and holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. May be subject to recall.
• Employee must maintain current certifications. Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• The incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program. May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required. Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent is required to shave and must not have facial hair between the sealing surface of the self-contained breathing apparatus facepiece and the face and must not interfere with the operation of the facepiece.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continued The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Public Telecommunicator I and Public Telecommunicator II certifications. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain IFSAC Incident Safety Officer certification. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications as required by the organization. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of creditable specialized experience includes: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. OR Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. For initial appointments, applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian firefighting position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 3307 provisions OR to qualified veteran preference eligibles who may be eligible for waivers in accordance with section 3 of DoDI 1400.25-V336. NOTE: Applicants who are past the maximum entry age, are re-entering into a primary/rigorous position and have previous special retirement coverage service - may be eligible to be rehired or reinstated to a primary/rigorous covered position without requiring a maximum entry age waiver if he/she will be able to complete 20 years of covered service by age 57. Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. Certification requirements for this position are: Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, National Registry Emergency Medical Technical-Basic (EMT-B) certification, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Public Telecommunicator I and Public Telecommunicator II certifications, IFSAC Incident Safety Officer certification, National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). IMPORTANT: Please upload copies of your FF certs. If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at [email protected]. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; and of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. 2. Knowledge of basic and specialized structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy. 3. Knowledge of HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions. 4. Knowledge of basic life support techniques and protocols; and safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 5. Skill in operating communications equipment. 6. Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; and to lift and carry heavy loads; and to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis; and to apply basic life support techniques and protocols. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address United States Space Force 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]