FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will respond to fires and fire related emergencies involving structures, aircraft, motor vehicle, wildland, and hazardous. materials. You will conduct and receive daily training, covering all subjects in the fire protection and prevention field, pertaining to regulations. You will respond to any release of hazardous materials, munitions, and fires at various storage sites. You will operate specialized equipment and tools unique to hazardous situations including hydraulic rescue tools, air bags, chemical testing and monitoring equipment., winches, ropes, and harnesses. You will respond to a variety of scenarios including wildland fires, life safety situations, and aircraft emergencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Responding to all hazards as it relates to the Fire and Emergency Services including: structure fires, vehicle fires, aircraft emergencies and accidents, emergency medical calls, technical rescue calls and Hazardous Materials incidents. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of the specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, you may qualify based on education or equivalent combination of education and experience, as follows; Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study OR Combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel DHA (m) First Response/Safety direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. No PCS costs will be paid. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.