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. Learn more about this agency Duties You will respond to fire 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 fields. You will be responsible for inspecting structures and hazardous areas for compliance with Marine Corps Orders, Base Orders on Fire regulations and National Fire Codes. You will inspect fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, sprinkler and alarm systems and conduct fire safety inspections of facilities. You will be required to respond to all emergency medical related incidents and administer emergency care in accordance with the Fire and Emergency Services (F and ES). You will respond to any release of hazardous materials, munitions, and fires. You will operate a Hazardous Materials/Rescue Vehicle and operate specialized equipment and lighting systems. You will respond to wildland fires. You will respond to life safety situations involving fires, aircraft incidents, water rescues, high angle and trench rescue, confined space and hazardous materials including Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear and Explosive Devices. You will respond to aircraft emergencies as part of an Engine Company or in conjunction with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting crews. Requirements 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 Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707 You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. This is a bargaining unit position You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Aircraft Rescue Firefighting certification within one year of employment. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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. 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. 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. You are required to POSSESS and maintain a current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification. You are required to POSSESS a Firefighter I and II Department of War certification or equivalent (Pro-Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress). You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Hazardous Materials Operations certification within one year of employment. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 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) Administering emergency care as an Emergency Medical Technician (i.e. obtaining and recording vital signs, dress and bandage wounds, determine dose and route methods of approved medications, and assembling and operating suction equipment for patient airway management etc); and 3) Conducting fire safety inspections in for compliance with applicable regulations, Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Fire Protection and Prevention Series 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 specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may qualify based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education, as follows: *Appropriate firefighter training may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis* GS-04 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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. This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions. 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. No PCS costs will be paid. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.