- Position Title
- Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic LS)
- Agency
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-12732887-25-KG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) & National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP Disability)
I am a Military Reserve or National Guard Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.
I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
I understand that the positions for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am a Military Reserve or National Guard Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.
I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
I understand that the positions for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
4.
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has permanent change of station (PCS) orders (not for training).
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Limited to the geographic area as specified in the PCS orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work.
- Must relocate with the service member to be eligible.
- Must be currently located in the commuting area to be authorized preference.
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- SF-50s, if applicable (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.)
- Documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months), if applicable
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veteran's preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veterans' preference documentation (e.g. DD 214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
5.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade
dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate
documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade
dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate
documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
6.
PPP DoD Mil Reserve (MR) & Nat"l Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Tech Rec Dis Retirement (PPP Disability)
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5 U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG {through no fault of your own) and that you have completed a least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5 U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG {through no fault of your own) and that you have completed a least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) position, GS-0081-07, with Washington Headquarters Services, Raven Rock Mountain Complex.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be met prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
4.
This position requires you to work shifts containing 24 hours per day, 72 hours per week, 144 hours per pay period. Are you willing to work shifts?
5.
This position will require you to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical examinations thereafter. Are you willing to take a pre-employment and annual physical examinations?
6.
This position may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft (up to 5%). Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
7.
This position requires you to possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license. Do you possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license?
8.
The incumbent must be able to obtain a government driver's license to operate government vehicles. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
9.
This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
10.
This position is considered mission essential and requires you to respond to and be available for duty in case of emergency or call back. Are you willing to meet this condition?
11.
This position is covered as a rigorous position under the Federal Employees Retirement System's special retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C., 8412(d). Authority: Department of Defense Memorandum 13 November 1989. To occupy this position, you must possess and maintain the following certification levels:
Proboard, IFSAC, or DoD certifications for the following:
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
HAZMAT Awareness
HAZMAT Operations
HAZMAT Technician
Driver/Operator - Pumper
Do you certify that you currently possess ALL of the above certifications? To by considered, you must upload your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application.
Proboard, IFSAC, or DoD certifications for the following:
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
HAZMAT Awareness
HAZMAT Operations
HAZMAT Technician
Driver/Operator - Pumper
Do you certify that you currently possess ALL of the above certifications? To by considered, you must upload your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application.
12.
This position requires that you currently possess and maintain the following certifications: CPR & AED. You must upload copies of your certifications with your application.
Do you currently possess ALL of these certifications?
Do you currently possess ALL of these certifications?
13.
This position requires that the incumbent currently possess Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and obtain and maintain PA Certification EMT or Paramedic within (1) year of entry. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
14.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain the following Proboard, IFSAC or DOD certifications within 2 (two) years of entry:
Public Telecommunicator I
Public Telecommunicator II
Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
Airport Firefighter, Drive/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Certifications for:
Confined Space Rescue Awareness
Confined Space Rescue Operations
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
Public Telecommunicator I
Public Telecommunicator II
Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
Airport Firefighter, Drive/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Certifications for:
Confined Space Rescue Awareness
Confined Space Rescue Operations
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
15.
This position is covered by the firefighter or law enforcement retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C § 8336(c) and 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d). In accordance with DoDI 1400.25-V336, January 22, 2015, the maximum entry age for covered primary positions is 37. Applicants for this position must be appointed by the last day of the month in which they become age 37, unless there is sufficient prior Federal Service in a covered primarily law enforcement or firefighter position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age for these types of positions. The age restriction may not apply if you are a preference-eligible veteran and you are granted a waiver. However, there is no guarantee that an exception will be granted. Do you acknowledge the maximum entry age requirement and are you willing to meet this requirement?
The following questions require you to select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Utilizes basic firefighting tools and equipment, such as ladders, rescue tools, nozzles to fight fires.
17.
Utilizes specialized firefighting tools and equipment such as appliances, power tools, and turrets for the purpose of fighting fires.
18.
Operates various firefighting vehicle/apparatus and support equipment.
19.
Dispatches communications for the purpose of coordinating fire or emergency response.
20.
Manages communications equipment during routine or emergency situations for the purpose of dispatching emergency or special response teams for fire suppression or emergency response.
21.
Applies proper procedures in answering emergency calls for the purpose of coordinating emergency responses.
22.
Utilizes emergency medical techniques, including patient assessment and patient treatment for the purpose of providing medical care.
23.
Applies patient treatment, rescue breathing, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the purpose of providing emergency care.
24.
Prepares individuals for transport to a medical facility for the purpose of providing medical care.
25.
Maintains various firefighting vehicle/apparatus and support equipment.
26.
Inspects various firefighting vehicle/apparatus and support equipment.
27.
Tests various firefighting vehicle/apparatus and support equipment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
28.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?