Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify at GS-05 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing structural and non-structural fires as a member of an organized fire department; Performing rescue operations; Utilizing and maintaining firefighting equipment; Applying basic first aid to personnel in need of assistance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages.

To qualify at GS-06 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing structural and non-structural fires as a member of an organized fire department; Performing rescue operations; Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; Responding to basic hazardous incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

NOTE: For the GS-06 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

To qualify at GS-07 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing structural and non-structural fires as a member of an organized fire department by operating firefighting equipment; Performing rescue operations; Controlling hazardous material spills and releases; Providing training in fire protection and prevention; Administering emergency medical care to victims. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

NOTE: For the GS-07 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card.

GS-05: Must possess and maintain the Firefighter I and II certifications.

GS-06:Must possess and maintain Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), and Driver/Operator.

GS-07:Must be certified and maintain certifications within the DOD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Fighter Certification system, Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (FSPQS)/ProBoard or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Certified as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Technician, Driver/Operator ARFF, and Driver/Operator Pumper levels (in accordance with DoD Instruction 6055.6 and DoD Manual 6055.6M). Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by a state or National Registry. NOTE: If assigned to Fort Moore Driver/Operator Aerial certification will be required to be obtained and maintained within 6 months of employment. The position is required to obtain and maintain all regulatory required licenses and/or certifications.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Emergency Medical Care
• Fire Suppression
• Firefighting Equipment
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Search & Rescue
• Vehicle Operation

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 12 - Safety and Occupational Health position.
• You may claim military spouse preference.
• If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
• Permanent change of station (PCS) costs may be authorized (mandatory for all permanent GS-13s and above, encouraged for supervisory positions at lower grades, and discretionary for other non-supervisory positions).
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and certain Military Service for Determaining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.