Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician, to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release. Responsibilities Perform hazard and risk assessment and conduct a complete incident analysis. Predict the potential harm to people and the environment. Collaborate on post incident debriefings and critiques. Prepare incident reports and documentation. Operate pumps, foam generators, boom and groundsweep nozzles, and other similar equipment. Determine proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper. 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. As a crew member, participate in controlling and extinguishing fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants. Participate in regular training and exercises as required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for Fire Protection and Prevention series, 0081. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; performing rescue operations; performing detection, reduction or elimination of potential fire hazards; operating of fire communications equipment; controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements above, applicants must be able to obtain all nationally recognized firefighter certifications identified below with one year of employment: Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II) HAZMAT Awareness HAZMAT Operations HAZMAT Technician Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper Apparatus Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial* Apparatus Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply (MWS)* *NOTE - Employee must be able to obtain both the Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial and Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS) IAW DoD Firefighter Certification System within one year. Failure to accomplish the certifications will result in termination from employment. To view additional qualifying information, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to waterflow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy. Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions. Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. Skill in operating communications equipment. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program. Must be able to pass pre-appointment physical and subsequent annual medical examination IAW NEPA 1582; Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position. This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing (IAW HQ-USAF letter dated 29 Jan 90). This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force civilian drug-testing program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign statements acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP. Employee must maintain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and CPR/AED certifications as condition of employment. Based on mission requirements as determined by the AF EMS Work Group this position may be required to hold a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and/or state certification. If the EMT level mission is required and the incumbent does not currently hold EMT, the employee must complete the designated NREMT/State certification within one year. Employee must sustain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Red Card requirements to include annual work capacity test as a condition of employment. If the incumbent does not currently hold the Wildland Fire (WLF) Red Card, they most complete all academic and work capacity test requirements within six months as condition of employment. Special Retirement Provisions Authority: One of the following apply: FERS: Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 USC 840 1(14), 5 USC 8412 (d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority: DoD Memorandum, dated 31 Aug 89. OR CSRS: Position covered as a primary position under the CSRS special retirement provisions or Federal firefighters [5 USC 833 1(21), 5 USC 8336(c), and 5.CFR 83 1.902]. Authority: DoD Memorandum, dated 21 Nov 03. Education Additional Information Employee may be assigned to the Technical Rescue Team and be required to complete additional DoD Firefighter Certifications as directed by the Fire Chief. Once designated as part of the Technical Rescue Team the employer will be responsible for the training and must successfully complete all certification requirements as condition of employment. This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from the military recall status if alternatives for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. No alternatives available to support and be removed from any military recall status. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.