FIRE Protection Specialist Instructor with Security Clearance

Duties Responds and provides operational direction and control to all hazardous material/emergency situations. Provides operational direction and control of specialized fire department operations and training. Manages the Fire Fighter Occupational Safety and Health Program for the Fire Department. Performs duties as Cost Center Manager. Performs Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) duties. Supervises one military 5 level employee performing supply account custodian duties. This position will support the Federal Government's response to efforts to COVID-19. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Performs duties as Assistant Fire Chief of Operations on an as needed basis for up to 24 hours at a time to provide command and control during aircraft, structural and other fire emergencies. While performing as the on-duty Assistant Fire Chief of Operations, acts for the Base Fire Chief when both the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief are absent. Work will involve infrequent temporary duty travel and could possibly involve a military deployment tasking. This is a key position. It cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission. Incumbent must perform key duties and may be required to take part in mobility exercises. This position has been identified as a designated position under the AF drug-testing program. Incumbent of this position is subject to possibility of random drug testing. Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program. Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management. The employee is required to work a 60 hour work week. Performs as Fire Ground Safety Officer during emergency responses. The employee may be required to work rotating shifts which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or one 24 hour shift per week. May be subject to recall. May be required to participate in on-scene fire fighting during emergencies, low-manning periods, or during stand-by hours while on 24 hour shift. These duties require heavy lifting and physical exertion. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. Position required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. A pre-employment physical is required for this position. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and (6) developing, implementing, or providing instruction in fire protection and prevention. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Must have knowledge of the requirements for hazardous materials planning, preparedness, training, and response requirements place on the Fire Service by Federal legislation and regulations (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Knowledge of National Fire Protection Standards 471, Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents, and 472, Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Incidents. Knowledge of NFPA Standard 1500, Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Working knowledge of fire chemistry and a basic knowledge of general chemistry. Knowledge of aircraft and structural fire suppression/rescue operations, confined space rescue as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.146, high angle rescue, and wildland firefighting. Knowledge of management principles and processes. Skill in oral and written communications and technical writing. Ability to teach, instruct and demonstrate the use of mechanical devices, tools, and equipment. Ability to evaluate emergency conditions, formulate operational strategies for mitigation/resolution and ability to react calmly during emergencies while under physical and mental stress. Ability to plan organize, coordinate, and direct personnel and resources to accomplish a given objective and to supervise the work of subordinate employees. Effective 1 Jun 00, 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. Certification requirements for this position are: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, and Hazmat Incident Commander. IMPORTANT: If you have received a Student ID for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website ( ) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at . 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. Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802 . Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902 . 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information 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 well qualified or above for this position. 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. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. 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 identifi