FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, continued:
Special Retirement Provisions Authority - FERS:
Position covered as rigorous under FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802 . Authority, USD Memo, dated 30 December 2004. Special Retirement Provisions Authority - CSRS:
Position covered as rigorous under FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 833(c), and 5 CFR 831.902 . Authority, USD Memo, dated 30 December 2004.
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-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:
(1) Conducts immediate incident surveys to completely identify materials involved, determines specific hazardous materials involved, determines specific hazardous materials that have been released, analyzes surrounding conditions to identify the materials and containers involved; predicts behavior of a material and/or container and recommends mitigation actions. 2) Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support. 3) Drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positions vehicle considering factors such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft, etc. 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. 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. CERTIFICATIONS:
Employee is required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Apparatus Driver Operator-Mobile Water Supply (MWS), and possess State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) - Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification. 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. 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:
1. Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. 2. 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. 3. Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response-procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions. 4. Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques and protocols; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 5. Skill in operating communications equipment 6. 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. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Special Retirement Provisions Authority - FERS:
Position covered as rigorous under FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802 . Authority, USD Memo, dated 30 December 2004. Special Retirement Provisions Authority - CSRS:
Position covered as rigorous under FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 833(c), and 5 CFR 831.902 . Authority, USD Memo, dated 30 December 2004.
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-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:
(1) Conducts immediate incident surveys to completely identify materials involved, determines specific hazardous materials involved, determines specific hazardous materials that have been released, analyzes surrounding conditions to identify the materials and containers involved; predicts behavior of a material and/or container and recommends mitigation actions. 2) Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support. 3) Drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positions vehicle considering factors such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft, etc. 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. 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. CERTIFICATIONS:
Employee is required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Apparatus Driver Operator-Mobile Water Supply (MWS), and possess State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) - Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification. 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. 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:
1. Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. 2. 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. 3. Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response-procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions. 4. Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques and protocols; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 5. Skill in operating communications equipment 6. 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. 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.
- Department:
0081 Fire Protection and Prevention - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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