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Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)

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Job Description

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Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician), your qualifications must include: A. One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must be at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Ability to lead lower graded employees. Experience performing a full range of firefighting duties such as combating fires, operating hose lines, making forced entries, and search and rescue. Experience performing or assisting in rescue operations. Experience performing basic life support to include emergency medical technician. Experience conducting hazardous materials offensive operations and decontamination operations. Experience determining proper emergency response/equipment needs in an emergency situation. Experience driving and operating emergency vehicles. AND B. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Incumbent must possess a current state EMT-Basic certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B (Incumbent will have 1 year to challenge and obtain through challenging or reciprocity a state EMT-B certification) and must possess DoD certificates and/or equivalent International Fire Service Accreditations Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board certifications or in: Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, and Fire Instructor I. Firefighter II, Driver operator (pumper) and Hazardous Materials Technician. Incumbent must also possess a valid state driver's license. Applicants who do not possess this SPF will not be further evaluated. Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.06-M, "Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program" identifies the level of performance required for all DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The certifications listed below are the minimum mandatory certification requirements for this position. DoD Incumbents shall possess DoD Certifications, or equivalent accredited certifications from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board):Accredited Certification: Fire Officer I Inspector Instructor I National Registry or State equivalent Certifications: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Licenses: Valid State Driver's License Other training requirements that must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained: Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC), Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander. AND C. Have not yet reached 37th birthday, OR have passed the maximum entry age limit (37) but meet the following: previously served as a Firefighter in the Federal service and may be reinstated to a Firefighter position if you will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered service as a Firefighter by the last day of the month in which you reach your 57th birthday. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas: Ability to lead lower graded employees. Knowledge of firefighting and specialized rescue techniques. Ability to use emergency vehicles and apparatus in all types of conditions and environments. Knowledge of basic life support techniques. Skill in hazardous materials response techniques. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting. Generally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, victims, fire hoses, fire extinguishers, and other equipment. Must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, while working in extreme heat and cold under adverse conditions, such as fire and smoke. Work Environment: The employee works outside in all types of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to out-of-control fires, emergency medical scenes, and other dangerous situations. Is also exposed to the possibility of burns and other effects of smoke inhalation, heat, falling materials, explosions, toxic materials, infections, and contagious diseases, and other dangerous substances.

Required Documents

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP)" eligibility. If you are claiming MSP and are determined to be among the Best Qualified for the position, you may be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a MSP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: Spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; Marriage Certificate or License; PPP Self Certification Checklist; Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable); Transcripts (if applicable). These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: Residency within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor; proof of military member's active duty status; and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying. NOTE: Previous federal employees must also submit the following additional documentation: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months). Selected PPP MSP applicants will need to certify they have not accepted nor declined another offer of permanent, Federal employment (to include NAF and the military exchange services) since relocating to the military sponsor's current duty station. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming RGP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Department Information

Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Department

Department of Defense

Location

Tracy, California, California, United States

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