FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) with Security Clearance - Shaw Air Force Base, SC, United States - Department of the Air Force

Description

Duties Continued from Summary:

to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release, and to conduct performance of noninvasive emergency medical procedures to provide Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis.
• Performs Basic Life Support

Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support.

• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
• Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great

Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities
Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment

This position will support the Federal Government's response to efforts to COVID-19
Requirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S

Citizenship Required

• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations

If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement
More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:

• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• The employee is required to work a 72 hour week on a 24 hour on/24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays

May be subject to recall.

• This is a Testing Designated Position

The employee is subject to random drug testing (IAW HQ-USAF letter dated 29 Jan 90).

• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle

An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.

• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
• The employee may be assigned as a trainer to newly assigned "3 level" personnel.
• May be required to provide the immediate supervisor with information concerning upgrade training requirements and other significant facts pertaining to "3 level" personnel.
• Will assist the immediate supervisor with documentation requirements and automated record keeping "Covertrain".
• With the approval of the supervisor, the employee will be responsible for updating records and files pertaining to the training requirements of "3 level" personnel

Writes evaluations and feedback reports on subordinates.

• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI
• Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available

Qualifications Continued from Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination

This is a Term position NTE 31 Dec 2026; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition
Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements IOR for the GS Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-06) level or equivalent (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc.)

and is described in detail in my resume
An example of creditable specialized experience includes experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position
Such duties may include (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
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS)


POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible
One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to waterflow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc.
• Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions.
• Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques and protocols; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
• Skill in operating communications equipment.
• Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; to lift and carry heavy loads; to apply Basic Life Support techniques and protocols; and to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE:
Title 5 U.S.C
3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter
For initial appointments, applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment

Individuals who are past the maximum entry age limit (37 years) and have prior Federal civilian firefighter experience covered by title 5 U.S.

C
section 8336(c), need to upload their first Appointment SF50's into a GS-0081 position to verify if age waiver is still required or if that time can be subtracted from your current age and qualify for reentry without the age waiver
Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level
Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes
Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position
Certification requirements for this position are: Firefighter I & Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper and Apparatus Driver/Operator -ARFF; and possess State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) - Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification


IMPORTANT:
If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website ( ) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript

Note:
If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at
If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration

Special Retirement Provisions Authority:
FERS Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C
, 5 U.S.C
8412(d), and 5 CFR ]
Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C
, 5 U.S.C
8336(c), and 5 CFR ]
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TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week


VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.

, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
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