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 a Firefighter at Fort Eisenhower is in Augusta, Georgia. 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

Some duties are at the full performance level and closer than normal supervision is required at the lower grades, IF needed. Develop plan of actions to combat hazardous materials incidents. Analyze hazardous materials to verify the presence/concentration of hazardous materials through the use of computer modeling and/or monitoring equipment. Inspect buildings for hazardous conditions and compliance to fire code standards. Instructs on fire prevention practices and conduct drill evacuations. Perform operational checks/maintenance on trucks and equipment to ensure operational readiness. Respond to on-site accidents/emergencies to provide basic life support and non-invasive emergency procedures. Respond to fire alarms and combats fire requiring the full range of firefighting tasks involving structures, equipment, and other facilities.

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 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 the incumbent to work 72 hours per week (144 hours Bi-Weekly) requiring working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief and may include mandatory overtime, recall to duty etc.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 1998 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. To Qualify for the GS-04 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Participating in actual firefighting under the direct supervision of a higher graded firefighter; 2) Performing rescue operations; AND 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards. OR Education: 2 years above high school in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and education that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal 100 percent. To Qualify for the GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; AND 4) Operating fire communications equipment. 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: 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 120. Add the two percentages. This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintain the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II. 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-04). All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements. To Qualify for GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Operating fire communications equipment; AND 5) Controlling hazardous material incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintain the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II and HAZMAT Operations. 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-05). All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. To Qualify for the GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Operating fire communications equipment; 5) Controlling hazardous material incidents; AND 6) Performing patient examination while providing prompt and efficient patient care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintain the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, and Driver Operator - Pumper 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-06). All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. **NOTE: For each certification listed, you MUST submit a copy with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible.** You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityEmergency Medical CareFire EngineeringHazardous Materials ResponseSearch & Rescue

Education

Continuation of Qualifications:

Proof of Age: As this is a primary/rigorous firefighter position, your application package MUST include a government issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position.

NOTE: Selectee for a GS-7 position must possess or obtain D/O Mobile Water Supply certifications within 12 months of employment.


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 FS-W6CBAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT EISENHOWER DO NOT MAIL Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk