FIREFIGHTER

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.

Pay Range:

GS-07:

$53,740-$69,864

GS-06:

$48,361-$62,869

GS-05:

$43,384-$56,399

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Duties

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• You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.
• You will participate in pre-fire planning by identifying new or existing hazards.
• You will operate a variety of firefighting equipment.
• You will perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.
• You will initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support.
• You must have the ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• You will work 144 hours biweekly schedule.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift
• 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
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current firefighter certifications.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision
• Not have reached 37th birthday. This position is covered under a special retirement category.

Qualifications

GS-07:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire dept/brigade. 2) Performing rescue operations. 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards. 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. 5) Driving and operating firefighting vehicles. 6) Performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures.

Required Certifications: Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and CPR, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ARFF. Must obtain and submit all certification requirements.

GS-06:

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade. 2) Preforming rescue operations as a team member. 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents.

Required Certifications: Firefighter I and II, CPR, HAZMAT Operations, Driver Operator Pumper.

Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator ARFF, and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician will be required within one year of being hired. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.

GS-05:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade. 2) Performing rescue operations as a team member. 3) Operating pumps, foam generators, and other similar equipment.

Required certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations.

Airport Firefighter will be required within one year of being hired. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

You will be selected at either grades GS-05, GS-06, or GS-07

This vacancy may be authorized for PCS, 10% Recruitment or Relocation Incentive, with 4-yearly installments, and a 4-year service agreement for eligible candidates.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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