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Army Installation Management Command Firefighter (Basic Life Support / Hazardous Materials Technician) in Fort Bliss, Texas

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the position: Serve as Firefighter at Fort Bliss Directorate of Emergency Services. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_Primary_SRC.pdf Responsibilities Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Responds to the presence or potential release of hazardous material as part of a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) team. Performs daily inspections and preventive maintenance on fire apparatuses and equipment. Ensures that fire apparatuses and equipment are operational and notifies Crew Chief and/or supervisor of any deficiencies requiring immediate repair. Must respond to, and assist the injured by immobilizing for safe transport, using direct pressure and tourniquets to stop bleeding, check windpipe for obstructions, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Receives emergency alarms or reports of emergencies and initiates proper action. Complies with appropriate confined space entry/gas fire engineering operations requirements and procedures. Performs as a crew member in actual firefighting activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-06 Required Certificates: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certificates below 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. Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Operations NOTE - Prior to promotion to the next grade level, the incumbent must obtain and continue to maintain the following certifications: Hazardous Materials Technician Airport Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician - Basic GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade; AND Responding to hazardous materials incidents; OR Responding to emergencies with illness and injuries by providing basic life support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). GS-07 Required Certificates: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certificates below 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. Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Technician Airport Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician - Basic NOTE - Within 24 months of occupying the position, the incumbent must obtain and continue to maintain the following certifications: Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - Aerial Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) 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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT continued: Occasional Travel required (not more than 5%). Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations. Employees hired for the first time ("originally hired") into GS-0081 positions must not exceed the established Maximum Entry Age (MEA) at time of appointment. The MEA for Firefighters (FFs) is 37. An employee originally hired into a covered FF position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37 unless a waiver from Department of Army is approved prior to appointment. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. 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(n) Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. 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 Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

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