- Position Title
- Firefighter (BLS/Hazmat Tech)
- Agency
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Announcement Number
- 872335-JD-12707908-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 10, 2025 to Wednesday, March 19, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
3.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
Are you a current or former federal employee who is considered displaced or surplus (you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction in Force) from one of the following components under the Department of Homeland Security?
Are you a current or former federal employee who is considered displaced or surplus (you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction in Force) from one of the following components under the Department of Homeland Security?
- CBP: Customs and Border Protection
- FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- FLETC: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- ICE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- S&T: Science and Technology Directorate
- USCG: United States Coast Guard
- USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- USSS: United States Secret Service
- DHS HQ: DHS Headquarters
4.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Are you a current or former federal employee considered surplus/displaced (you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction in Force) from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee considered surplus/displaced (you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction in Force) 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; AND,
- You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
How did you hear about this Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) job opportunity?
3.
Are you a retiree receiving a federal annuity (either military or civilian)? Or have you accepted a buyout from a federal agency within the past 5 years? (Select all that apply.)
4.
Are you a current FEMA employee?
5.
Are you currently serving, or have served within the last five years, as a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee in the Executive Branch?
6.
Please provide the following information regarding your political appointment(s): 1. Official Title of Position; 2. Type of Appointment (i.e. Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES); 3. Name of Agency; 4. Date Position began; and 5. Date Position ended. (NOTE: If you have never held a political appointment, please enter N/A.)
Conditions of Employment
1.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System?
Select "Not Applicable" if this question does not apply to you.
Select "Not Applicable" if this question does not apply to you.
2.
All FEMA employees are subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency and all Federal employees may be subject to emergency deployment. In the event of an emergency deployment, travel requirements may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require relocation to emergency sites, some of which are quite austere. The length of deployment may last anywhere from days to months, depending upon the nature of the emergency or disaster.
Every FEMA employee is considered an emergency manager and each employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, although not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. Your emergency management duties may vary depending on the needs of the Agency, your particular skills, and certain personal circumstances. All positions may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Are you able to meet this commitment?
Every FEMA employee is considered an emergency manager and each employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, although not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. Your emergency management duties may vary depending on the needs of the Agency, your particular skills, and certain personal circumstances. All positions may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Are you able to meet this commitment?
3.
In order to be hired for this position, applicants must undergo and successfully pass a Top-Secret Investigation. This may include a review of financial issues, such as delinquency, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of or possession of drugs.
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
4.
I understand I am subject to completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana). A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
5.
Do you have a Firefighter I certification?
6.
Do you have a Firefighter II certification?
7.
Do you have a Hazardous Materials Awareness?
8.
Do you have a Hazardous Materials Operations Certification?
9.
Do you have a valid State issued Driver's License?
10.
Are you certified in CPR and AED?
11.
Do you have a Driver/Operator Pumper Certification or are you willing to obtain and maintain certification?
12.
Do you have a State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) certification or are you able to obtain and maintain certification?
13.
Do you have a Driver/Operation Aerial certification or are you able to obtain and maintain certification?
14.
Do you currently possess an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification?
15.
Are you willing and able to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary or directed?
16.
Are you willing and able to participate in tests and exercises during non-duty work hours, to include nights, weekends, holidays, and when recalled?
17.
Are you willing and able to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, e.g., mandatory overtime, subject to recall to duty?
18.
Are you willing and able to wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures?
19.
Are you willing and able to wear various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include respirators, masks, self-contained breathing apparatus, armored vests, and equipment?
20.
Are you willing and able to perform temporary duty travel for the purpose of obtaining specialized training and other fire and emergency services duties?
21.
Are you willing and able to complete a pre-employment physical prior to being placed into the position?
22.
Are you willing and able to be subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position?
23.
Are you willing and able to successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test?
24.
Are you able to participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program?
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level, as described above and in the vacancy announcement.
2.
Do you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, as described above and in the vacancy announcement.
3.
Do you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level, as described above and in the vacancy announcement.
4.
Please indicate where and when you obtained each of the specialized experience requirements listed in the Qualifications section of this Job Opportunity Announcement. Include in your response: (1) the area of specialized experience; (2) the place of employment; and, (3) the specific dates of employment the experience was gained in MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY format. Your response must be supported by your resume.
Example: Experience in developing and delivering presentations and training; ABC Company; 10/01/2016 - 05/15/2018.
Example: Experience in developing and delivering presentations and training; ABC Company; 10/01/2016 - 05/15/2018.
5.
Select the best response that describes your experience with administering EMS medical treatment to support positive patient outcomes during emergencies?
6.
Select the best response that describes your experience with operating as part of an emergency response team in an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) environment?
7.
Select the best response that describes your experience with responding as a member of an emergency responder to various fire incidents?
8.
Select the best response that describes your experience with ensuring a constant state of equipment readiness for immediate response to emergencies?
9.
Select the best response that describes your experience with completing and submitting written documents to accurately reflect work results?
10.
Select the best response that describes your experience with utilizing radio and/or similar emergency response communication equipment?
11.
Select the best response that describes your experience with providing a high level of service while supporting mutual aid partners during emergency responses?
12.
Select the best response that describes your experience with professionally representing the department through attending professional development, joint training, exercises, or educational related programs?
13.
Select the best response that describes your experience with participating fire and life safety education initiatives, examples include CPR, AED, Fire Extinguisher, Stop the Bleed, CERT, and/or other similar topics?
14.
Select the best response that describes your experience with providing positive experiences for organizational customers during both emergency and non-emergency interactions and services?
15.
Select the best response that describes your experience with maintaining positive working relationships with team members to support organizational goals?
16.
Select the best response that describes your experience with supporting and/or participating within internal organizational project, initiative, or program?
17.
Please take this opportunity to review your question responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.