FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN)

Duties You will administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED) for a patient.
You will operate firefighting equipment (e.
g.
, pumps, foam generators, boom, ground sweep nozzles) to control or eliminate fires.
You will establish on-scene control procedures (e.
g.
, zone control, decontamination) in a hazardous material incident.
You will position firefighting vehicles in consideration of external factors (e.
g.
, wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft).
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.
gov Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.
esd.
whs.
mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.
pdf Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment.
Information on exceptions and waivers: https://www.
esd.
whs.
mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.
pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707 You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.
O.
14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced.
For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
This is a bargaining unit position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
This is a Mission Essential position.
You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
You will be required to wear a uniform and use all safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and will fall under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
The employee is required to report for duty during natural disasters and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief.
Qualifications GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; 5) Driving and operating firefighting vehicles; and 6) Performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures.
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-7: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, Driver/Operator-Pumper, and Driver/Operator Aerial.
The following certification is also required: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic and must have been awarded by the State or National Registry (if you do not have NREMT, you MUST obtain National Registry within 12 months from the date of hire).
These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board to meet the requirement.
If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.
GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and 5) Performing basic and routine medical procedures.
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-6: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, Driver/Operator-Pumper, and Driver/Operator Aerial.
These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board to meet the requirement.
If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ This is a PRIMARY/RIGOROUS position for SPECIAL RETIREMENT COVERAGE purposes.
***72 HRS WEEKLY, 144 HRS BI-WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE*** Firefighters must be physically fit at all times in order to perform the duties of their position to the best of their abilities.
As such, all operationally based 0081 series employees shall participate in a Wellness and Fitness Program established by their Fire Department, in order to maintain a level of health and fitness necessary for performing their job functions.
Physical Demands: The duties of this position are physically demanding and require a physically able employee.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers, equipment, incapacitated persons, and litter patients.
Must be able to wear protective clothing, such as firefighter ensembles weighing 50-60 pounds.
Climbs ladders and works at various heights.
The work requires above average agility and dexterity.
To meet these demands, physical fitness training is required on more than a weekly basis as reflected in department guidance and instruction.
Required physical training will be completed during duty hours and on each available shift.
Work Environment: Employee is exposed to out-of-control fires, HAZMAT spills, or possible explosions.
May suffer from burns, dehydration, and other effects of heat; smoke inhalation, heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions.
Subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities, exposure to HAZMAT and high noise levels.
Must deal with victims in emergency situations that may be in varying stages of fright, panic, injury, and shock.
May be exposed to infectious disease.
There may be hazards while operating or riding firetrucks at high speeds under adverse conditions.
The employee work s outside in all types of weather conditions.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information You will be required to work a rotating work schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to mandatory overtime and recall.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.
If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.
Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.
A relocation incentive may be authorized.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: https://www.
secnav.
navy.
mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.
pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher.
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.
Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.
For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.
usajobs.
gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).
A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ).
To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS VEHICLE OPERATION You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures.
Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied.
Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire.
You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package.
Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
Cover letter is optional.
A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
How to Apply Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
2.
Complete assessment questionnaire.
For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12346337 3.
Supporting documentation Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/18/2024.
Applications received after 03/18/2024 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.
NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.
usajobs.
gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.
You are encouraged to apply online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement.
All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate.
HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information Department of Navy EIC Email doneic@us.
navy.
mil Address NAVSTA GREAT LAKES IL 2601 Paul Jones Street Bldg 1 Rm B36 Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845 US Next steps When the application process is complete, your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.
Generally, only best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
Sometimes well qualified andminimally qualified candidates are referred.
Occasionally, candidates eligible for priority consideration are referred, and no other candidates are referred.
The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews.
You will be notified of our rating and referral decision.
If you are referred, you will be notified when a hiring decision is made.
NOTE: If you have any questions or need assistance, please email the DON Employment Information Center at DONEIC@us.
navy.
mil Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire.
You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package.
Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
Cover letter is optional.
A complete resume is required.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
g.
GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.
] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.
g.
disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
https://www.
opm.
gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.
pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.
).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application.
You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
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S.
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S.
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