• Job Description

  Req#: 757849800
  This is a public notice flyer for anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. Notice of Result letters will not be sent. Applicants new to Federal Service will receive a starting salary at a higher step through Special Needs Pay setting as follows:
  GS-0081-05 Step 5 $50,223
  GS-0081-06 Step 4 $54,341
  GS-0081-07 Step 3 $58,556
  
  

  Duties

  
  

  • You will perform emergency protocols and procedures by providing basic life support (BLS) established by the system medical director.
  • You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.
  • You will perform firefighting duties for a variety of facilities and perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
  • You will select and apply the proper techniques or procedures for fire suppression and emergency situations.
  • You will operate a wide array of firefighting equipment to suppress fires.

  
  

  Requirements

  
  

  • 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
  • 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.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You must have successfully completed a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). You must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain current Firefighter certifications, clarified in Qualifications below.
  • 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • 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 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.
  • Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707.
  • Employee must be able to lift and move heavy objects such as charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers, equipment, incapacitated persons, and litter patients.

  
  

  Qualifications

  
  

  GS-07:
  Your resume must also 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.

  ***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certificates for the GS-07: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter (REQUIRED ONLY AT NAS WI LOCATION), HAZMAT Awareness, Operation, and Technician; these certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement, and possess National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. If you do no possess all the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application***
  
  GS-06:
  Your resume must also 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.

  ***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certificates for the GS-06: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter (REQUIRED ONLY AT NAS WI LOCATION), HAZMAT Awareness and Operation; these certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement, and possess health care provider certification. If you do no possess all the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.***
  
  GS-05:
  Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 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 or brigade; 2) Assisting with the performance of rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, and eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Operating fire communications equipment; 5) Assisting with controlling hazardous materials incidents; and 6) Assisting in fire protection and prevention.

  ***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I/II, (Airport Firefighter for Naval Station Whidbey Island), HAZMAT Operations, and CPR. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC, ProBoard or through a state that offers reciprocity to IFSAC or ProBoard. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.***
  
  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/
  
  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.

• About the company

  The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.

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