Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Performs firefighting, EMT and driver/operator duties at Fort Hunter Liggett. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)

Duties

Perform firefighting duties and serve as a crew member protecting life and property. Prepare inspection reports of unsafe conditions and conducts follow-up inspections to assure satisfactory corrections. Drive firefighting equipment to and from the fire scene and position vehicles for maximum utilization. Conduct initial patient assessments, care, and transport to the hospital or clinic. Brief physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other health professionals on care provided and recordings on patient condition. Perform patient assessment (primary and secondary surveys and head-to-toe survey). Expect stressful reactions when responding to incidents, which involves major trauma or distortion to the human body.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Requires Tier 1 Background Investigation.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions and obtain and maintain a government motor vehicles operator's license.
• This position requires certification in cardio pulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Required Firefighter certifications are listed in the Qualifications section below.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-04 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing strenuous physical activities such as lifting or carrying heavy firefighting equipment, climbing standard or aerial ladders, or carrying people for rescue; 2) using or maintaining firefighting equipment; 3) controlling or extinguishing fires; 4) applying basic first aid. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03). OR Education: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages. GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) using or maintaining firefighting equipment; 2) controlling or extinguishing fires; 3) assisting in rescue operations including administering basic first aid to injured victims; 4) eliminating potential fire hazards by identifying hazards and fixed protection systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Computed percentage must equal at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) operating or maintaining firefighting equipment or apparatus; 2) controlling or extinguishing fires; 3) performing rescue operations; 4) responding to hazardous material incidents; 5) conducting fire protection inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) work under close supervision that involves using the knowledge of standard operating guidelines; 2) operating or maintaining firefighting equipment or apparatus; 2) controlling or extinguishing fires; 3) performing rescue operations; 4) responding to hazardous material incidents; 5) conducting fire protection inspections; 6) assessing a patient's medical condition to administer basic treatment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Firefighter Certificates: GS-04: Requiredto obtain and maintain certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System (DoD F&ES), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) certification Firefighter I&II, Airport and HAZMAT Awareness/Operations within 12 months AND a State or National Registry EMT (NREMT) License along with American Heart Association (AHA) CPR AND AED certifications. GS-05: Applicants must possess the following DoD F&ES, IFSAC, or PRO-Board Firefighter I&II, Airport and HAZMAT Awareness/Operations AND a State or NREMT License along with AHA CPR AND AED certifications. (You MUST submit a copy of the certificates to be considered at this level.) GS-06: Applicants must possess the following DoD F&ES, IFSAC, or PRO-Board Firefighter I&II, Airport, HAZMAT Awareness/Operations AND a State or NREMT License along with AHA CPR AND AED certifications. Required to obtain and maintain DoD F&ES, IFSAC, or PRO-Board Driver/Operator Pumper/ARFF/Mobile Water Supply AND a Firefighter endorsement on motor vehicle license. (You MUST submit a copy of the certificates to be considered at this level.) GS-07: Applicants must possess the following DoD F&ES, IFSAC, or PRO-Board Firefighter I&II, Airport, HAZMAT Awareness/Operations, Driver/Operator Pumper/ARFF/Mobile Water Supply AND a State or NREMT License along with AHA CPR AND AED certifications. (You MUST submit a copy of the certificates to be considered at this level.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Medical CareFire SuppressionPreventative MaintenanceVehicle Operation Time in Grade Requirement: For the GS-04 and GS-05 level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks may not be promoted more than 2 grades within the preceding 52 weeks. For the GS-06 level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). For the GS-07 level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FU-W6GSAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT HUNTER LIGGETT DO NOT MAIL Fort Hunter Liggett, CA 93928 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk