- Position Title
- FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
- Agency
- Air Combat Command
- Announcement Number
- 9B-AFPC-12706882-743325-DLG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 24, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
2.
AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
3.
EO 13473:
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
4.
ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal appropriated or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD Form 3145-4) along with the documents identified in the vacancy announcement to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD Form 3145-4) along with the documents identified in the vacancy announcement to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
3.
I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
4.
I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
5.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
6.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
7.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
8.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
9.
If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station?
10.
If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held).
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
2.
I have a valid, current state driver's license or I am able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
3.
I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
4.
I am able and willing to submit to a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.
5.
I am able and willing to accept a term position/appointment.
Effective 1 Jun 2000, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. IMPORTANT: If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR), please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. NOTE: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reach Back Center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.
6.
I certify that I currently possess Airport Fire Fighter certification.
7.
I certify that I currently possess Fire Fighter I certification.
8.
I certify that I currently possess Fire Fighter II certification.
9.
I certify that I currently possess HazMat Awareness certification.
10.
I certify that I currently possess Hazmat Operations certification.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications needed to qualify for a Firefighter (Hazmat/Basic Life Support), GS-0081-07. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Firefighter at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Firefighter (Hazmat/Basic Life Support) at the GS-0081-06 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Firefighter (Hazmat/Basic Life Support) at the GS-0081-07 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Participate as a crew member in controlling and extinguishing fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants.
5.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
7.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Firefighting vehicles to the scene of the fire.
9.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release.
11.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Conduct incident surveys to identify hazardous materials involved to determine hazardous materials that have been released and recommend mitigation actions.
13.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Employ hazardous materials response procedures and equipment, such as liquid splash and vapor protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus, spill containment materials, and extinguishing agents.
15.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support, such as performing noninvasive emergency procedures, controlling external bleeding and treating for shock.
17.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation where required.
19.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Stabilize and prepare patient for transport to medical facility.
21.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
23.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Perform work at airfields handling aircraft carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometimes nuclear weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo; or handling a large number of air moves with high crash or fire potential.
25.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
27.
For each response of "D" or "E" above, please provide a brief statement to indicate what experience on your resume supports this response (include title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
INSTRUCTION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
28.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.