Firefighter (Paramedic)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Position located with the DES - Fire Protection & Prevention Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Major duties
Perform firefighting duties involving burning structures, equipment, facilities, crashes and burning aircraft, wildland fires, vehicles fires, and spilled or burning of hazardous materials. Use firefighting chemicals to extinguish fires in building, vehicles and aircraft. Perform emergency fuel and engine system shut down procedures on all types of aircrafts. Assure site protection during and after firefighting operation for fire investigation and assist in determining origin and cause of fire. Serve as driver/operator on all emergency firefighting, aircraft crash rescue, ladder, rescue, hazardous materials response and wildland firefighting vehicles. Conduct a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of their condition and searches for alert symbols. Make a preliminary assessment of the patient's conditions and selects from a variety of prescribed protocols the one which is in the best interest of the patient.
What you need to qualify
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. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous) 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-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience: 1) Controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures; 2) Performing or assisting in rescue operations including administering first aid to injured victims; 3) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus of significant complexity; e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash rescue trucks; and 4) Performing as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic responding to onsite accidents and other emergencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures; 2) Performing or assisting in rescue operations including administering first aid to injured victims; 3) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus of significant complexity; e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and/or crash rescue trucks; 4) Assisting in hazardous materials control and response; and 5) performing as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic responding to onsite accidents and other emergencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus of significant complexity; e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and/or crash rescue trucks; 4) Employing hazard materials spilled or release mitigation; 5) Maintaining care of emergency specialized equipment; and 6) Performing as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic responding to onsite accidents and other emergencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT SPECIAL PLACEMENT FACTORS: In addition to meeting the education/experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following 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 AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification indicating a future expiration date when applicable. To occupy this position at the GS-07, at the time of appointment, you must possess and continue to maintain the following certification: Firefighter I and II HAZMAT Technician Airport Firefighter Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) To occupy this position at the GS-08, at the time of appointment, you must possess and continue to maintain the following certification: Firefighter I and II HAZMAT Technician Airport Firefighter Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) To occupy this position at the GS-09, at the time of appointment, you must possess and continue to maintain the following certification: Firefighter I and II HAZMAT Technician Airport Firefighter Paramedic (must meet state Paramedic certification requirements) Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) You MUST submit a copy of your certifications with your application package. Maximum Entry Age (MEA) The MEA for Firefighters is 37. An employee originally hired into a covered position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37. Maximum Reentry Age An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he/she is able to complete 20 years of covered service by his/her mandatory retirement age. The maximum re-entry age for the individual is calculated by determining the total amount of time he/she has served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57 if a firefighter. The employee's current age is compared to the calculated maximum re-entry age to determine if he/she can be rehired into the covered position. Waivers to Maximum Entry Age MEA may be waived, but only under specific circumstances and only if approved by the authorized entity: Waivers to MEA for firefighters must be approved by local Command.
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