This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Firefighter (Basic Life Support), GS-0081-07, position US Army Aviation Center of Excellence. 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.

Duties

Responds to fires and directs the crew in firefighting activities. Directs firefighters in placing of apparatus, adjustment of water pressures, etc. Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of his condition and searches for medical alert symbols. Performs work leader functions to include distributing and balancing workloads.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-Appointment physical required and annually thereafter.
• Position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid state driver's license to operate a motor vehicle up to one ton.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• This position requires the employee to work rotating shifts and 106 hours biweekly/53-hour workweek.
• This position requires heavy physical lifting up to 45 pounds, climb ladders up to 100 feet, climb in and over obstacles and move charged fire hose lines.
• This position requires the employee to maintain a current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) card.
• This position is subject to recall for all firefighting emergencies.
• This position is mission essential in support of unscheduled installation training missions.
• This position is an inclement weather position.

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. 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) 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). In addition to Specialized Experience, the position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I & II, Valid State Driver's License, Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Pumper and ARFF, Airport Firefighter, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Basic. This position requires that the individual possess and maintain the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications. NOTE: For each certification listed above, you MUST submit a copy with your application package, or you will be rated in-eligible.

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 SB-W0U9AA US ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk