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: Serve as Firefighter at Fort Bliss Directorate of Emergency Services. 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

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. Responds to the presence or potential release of hazardous material as part of a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) team. Performs daily inspections and preventive maintenance on fire apparatuses and equipment. Ensures that fire apparatuses and equipment are operational and notifies Crew Chief and/or supervisor of any deficiencies requiring immediate repair. Must respond to, and assist the injured by immobilizing for safe transport, using direct pressure and tourniquets to stop bleeding, check windpipe for obstructions, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Receives emergency alarms or reports of emergencies and initiates proper action. Complies with appropriate confined space entry/gas fire engineering operations requirements and procedures. Performs as a crew member in actual firefighting activities.

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 drug 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 incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• This position requires incumbent to work 72 hours per week (144 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include working nights and weekends.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License and Emergency Vehicle Operator's certification in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Signing of a DA Form 5019 acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position.
• An individual not currently occupying a GS-0081 primary/rigorous position is required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical prior to being placed into this position.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an annual emergency vehicle operator's course.
• Occasional Travel required (not more than 5%).
• Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
• Employees hired for the first time ("originally hired") into GS-0081 positions must not exceed the established Maximum Entry Age (MEA) at time of appointment. The MEA for Firefighters (FFs) is 37.
• An employee originally hired into a covered FF position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37 unless a waiver from Department of Army is approved prior to appointment.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-06 Required Certificates: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certificates below certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M. Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Operations NOTE - Prior to promotion to the next grade level, the incumbent must obtain and continue to maintain the following certifications: Hazardous Materials Technician Airport Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician - Basic GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade; AND Responding to hazardous materials incidents; OR Responding to emergencies with illness and injuries by providing basic life support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). GS-07 Required Certificates: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certificates below certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M. Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Technician Airport Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician - Basic NOTE - Within 24 months of occupying the position, the incumbent must obtain and continue to maintain the following certifications: Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - Aerial Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Medical CareFire SuppressionFirefighting EquipmentHazardous Materials Response

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EQ-APF-W6CLAA US ARMY GARRISON FT BLISS DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk