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    firefighter (hazardous materials technician) - San Antonio, United States - Air Education and Training Command

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    Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

    Technician, to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, Responsibilities Continued from Summary:
    and to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release


    Duties:
    Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis. 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.

    Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.

    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 Qualifications Continued from Conditions of Employment:

    Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, required initial and annual physical fitness/physical agility tests to include running, meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth.

    . The incumbent must immediately report to his supervisor any significant medical threshold shifts in health status and/or medication requirements.


    Qualifications:

    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.


    NOTE:

    Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

    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 emergency first aid techniques; 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; and to apply emergency first aid techniques; 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:
    Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator
    • Pumper, and Apparatus Driver Operator
    • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Apparatus Driver Operator Aerial, and Apparatus Driver Operator
    • Mobile Water Supply (MWS).
    CPR and Emergency Medical Responder.


    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/secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C , 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR ].


    PART-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.

    Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
    For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

    To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.

    You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

    Click here for more information.

    120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.

    Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

    Eligible:

    MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.

    You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

    Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant

    Eligible:
    PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.

    You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.

    Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).

    To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.


    Direct Deposit:
    All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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