This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: 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

As a Firefighter (Basic Life Support), you will perform the following duties: Respond to alarms and combats fires involving structures, equipment, facilities, manufacturing areas, chemical and brush fires. Alternate as hose, ladder, hydrant, rescue or hand lineman. Serve as Driver/Operator of motorized fire apparatus. Perform fire protection inspections, checks fire alarm systems, prepares reports of unsafe conditions, coordinates with the Fire Protection Inspector; and conducts follow up inspections. Operate apparatus fire pumps and aerial devices. Determine and apply adequate water pressure to firefighting hose lines. Perform daily preventive maintenance inspection of apparatus and equipment. Respond to medical emergencies and performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The maximum entry age for primary firefighter positions is 37 years old. This age restriction may not apply to individuals who have previously served in a Federal Civilian (not military) firefighting position. See additional information section.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• 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 requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter IAW DoD6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• This position is "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled.
• This position has a requirement to lift up 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires a 72 hour weekly tour of duty (including weekends, nights and holidays) and is subject to recall to duty, as required.
• This position requires participation in the DOD Firefighter Physical Fitness Program in accordance with DOD NFPA requirements.
• This position requires wearing a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• This position requires the incumbent to climb ladders up to 100 feet, climb in and over obstacles and move charged fire hose lines.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires shift work (48 hours on duty and 72 hours off duty) to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Entry level Firefighter hired at the GS 4 level must complete any and all required training, to include being DoD certified at the Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, and Operation level within a maximum of 12 months.
• Refer to Additional Information Section to review Other Requirements.

Qualifications

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: THIS POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT THE GS 4, GS 5, GS 6, OR GS 7 LEVEL. The full performance level of GS-07 is received through the intervening grades of GS-05 and GS-06 level. Estimated annual pay range based on 72-hour workweek is $ 55,687 - $ 99.555. Position approved for Firefighter special retirement coverage. Maximum entry age is 37 years old. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer or governmental 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-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. To qualify for the GS-05 level: 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; and (2) rescue operations. 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. Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience and/or education required to qualify for the GS-05 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations. Driver/Operator Pumper and Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply must be obtained within 12 months of assignment to position. NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of ALL the required certificates to your application package. To qualify for the GS-06 level: 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) operation of fire communications equipment; (4) driving and operating emergency vehicle to an emergency scene. 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 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience required to qualify for the GS-06 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications: Firefighter I and II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Driver/Operator Pumper, and Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply. HAZMAT Technician and EMT-Basic certification (or Higher) from the State of Kansas or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians must be obtained within 12 months of assignment to position. NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of ALL the required certifications to your application package. To qualify for the GS-07 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) inspections for detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; and driving and operating firefighting apparatus at an emergency scene. 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 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience required to qualify for the GS-07 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, and Firefighting and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic or higher) certification from the state of Kansas or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue Firefighter and Airport Firefighter must be obtained within 12 months of assignment to position. NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of ALL the required certifications to your application package.

Education

See Qualifications section above for 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 FS-W6B7AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]