About the Position: This Supervisory Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT TECH), GS-0081-09 position with the Directorate of Emergency Services is located at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Fort A.P. Hill is located 20 minutes south of Fredericksburg, VA. 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 (Secondary)

Duties

Serves as an Assistant Station Chief on a 24-hour tour of duty, three shifts each week for a total of 72 hours per week, in a remote location, to provide lead and non-supervisory station personnel with basic supervision. Conducts structural and aircraft firefighting activities on assigned shift. Plans and schedules firefighting equipment and crews including 3-4 major pieces of firefighting equipment and from 4-30 firefighters. Directs personnel in hazardous materials operations. Exercises supervision over subordinates in actual firefighting activities, to the HAZ-MAT Response Team. Directs personnel in the Confined Space Entry/Gas Free Engineering Operations. Exercises supervision over subordinate personnel monitoring and testing confined spaces for atmospheric, mechanical, and other hazards before allowing employees to perform any work. Recommends and develops procedures, determining requirements, equipment, and assuring training for personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed 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.
• 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 to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes directing personnel in firefighting activities, medical emergencies, fire inspections, confined space and high angle rescues, oversee the maintenance of station and/or firefighting equipment, and implement program requirements for fire prevention/fire protection. Making appropriate decisions relative to hazardous material containment and control. Provides on-the-job training and instruction for new employees, on-going and refresher training to the crew members. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Certification Requirement: This position requires the following certifications through the DoD Fire Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Fire Service Professional Qualifications Board (Pro-Board) to be appointed to this position: Fire Officer II Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector I HAZMAT Technician HAZMAT Incident Commander Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)NOTE: (Emergency medical certification must be issued by the state of Virginia or National Registry) ***FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU HAVE ALL OF THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.*** You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Medical CareFire SuppressionHazardous Materials ResponseManaging Human ResourcesOral Communication Time in Grade Requirement: 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-08).

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 FT-W2LQAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT WALKER DO NOT MAIL Fort Walker, VA 22427 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk