- Position Title
- FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN)
- Agency
- Commander, Navy Installations
- Announcement Number
- ST-10049558-17-LG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 15, 2017 to Tuesday, September 19, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Enter the number of months of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
3.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
4.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
5.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
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
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
6.
Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive service civilian employee in the Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, etc)?
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
7.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
8.
Are you on a permanent appointment in the federal service with a Federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements (for example NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.)?
NOTE: Your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
9.
This position has a maximum entry age of 37. Candidates that will be older than 37 at the time of appointment will require a special age waiver. Exceptions include 1.) persons entitled to veterans preference or 2.) certain persons who previously served in a DoD Firefighter position that was approved for Special Retirement Coverage.
Will you be older than 37 at the time of appointment and unable to claim one of the two exceptions listed above?
Will you be older than 37 at the time of appointment and unable to claim one of the two exceptions listed above?
For more information, please visit: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025_vol336.pdf
10.
Are you currently registered in the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference Program (Program S) for the series, grade and location covered by this announcement?
NOTE: Your resume MUST include your position title, pay plan, series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment for all applicable federal work experiences.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include your position title, pay plan, series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment for all applicable federal work experiences.
11.
Are you a present employee of the U.S. Postal Service?
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action or equivalent documentation.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the Office of Personnel Management’s website.
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action or equivalent documentation.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the Office of Personnel Management’s website.
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
13.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
- recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
- are a disabled veteran; OR
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service)
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
1.
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-06: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Awareness and Operations, and possess health care provider certification. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.
2.
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-07: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, and Technician and possess state Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0081-07, FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN).
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0081-06, FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Use hand tools to make a forced entry in a rescue operation.
4.
Inspect, test, and maintain firefighting tools, appliances, and equipment to verify operational readiness.
5.
Use firefighting equipment and apparatus (e.g., foam generators, ladders, ropes, boom and ground sweep nozzles, ventilation equipment) to perform firefighting duties.
6.
Operate firefighting equipment (e.g., hoses, ladders, hydrants) to fight structural fires.
7.
Perform an initial patient assessment in a medical emergency.
8.
Use medical equipment (e.g., semi-automatic defibrillation device, cervical spine collars, back boards, hydraulic rescue tools) in providing emergency services.
9.
Prepare patients for transport to medical facilities.
10.
Monitor a patient's baseline vital signs (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse).
11.
Employ hazardous materials response procedures and equipment to mitigate hazardous materials incidents.
12.
Identify, collect, and interpret hazards of known and unknown hazardous materials involved.
13.
Use hazardous material response equipment and supplies (e.g., liquid splash and vapor protective clothing, respiratory protection, dry and extinguishing chemicals) in compliance with a local Incident Management System (IMS).
14.
Perform structural firefighting and rescue duties in buildings, housing units, or confined spaces to eliminate and control fires.
15.
Use fire suppression systems (e.g., wet and dry sprinkler systems, deluge systems, carbon dioxide, dry chemical systems) to extinguish fires.
16.
Combat fires in difficult and dangerous environments (e.g., small passages, small compartments, confined or unventilated areas, fuel tanks or gun mounts).
17.
Board ships based on knowledge of vessel design, layout, and mechanisms to fight fires.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?