What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter (Basic Life Support) position at US Army Installation Management Command?
Duties
- Respond to fire alarms, natural gas leaks, and wildland fires.
- Perform inspections for a variety of types of hazards in areas including quarters, office buildings, barracks, hospitals, and warehouses.
- Act as a first responder to medical emergencies and perform emergency medical procedures.
- Participate in and perform rescue or evacuation operations from a variety of structures including buildings or aircraft.
- Prepare reports of unsafe conditions and conduct follow-up inspections to assure safety violations are corrected.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This is a drug testing designated position and is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- Signing of a statement of understanding acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position.
- Incumbent must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
- Incumbent is subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
- Incumbent must successfully complete an annual emergency vehicle operator’s course.
- Occasional Temporary Duty travel (TDY) required (not more than 5%).
- Incumbent will be required to work 72 hours per week (144 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include working weekends and holidays.
- Rigorous, heavy physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects weighing 45 lbs or more; may be required to lift/carry people in emergency situations.
- Incumbent must successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test.
- Incumbent must participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
- Incumbent must wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Employees hired for the first time into primary / rigorous GS-0081 positions must not exceed the established Maximum Entry Age (MEA) at the time of appointment. The MEA for Firefighters is 37.
- Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief/Commander.
- Incumbent may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, i.e., mandatory overtime, subject to recall to duty.
- Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
- Incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid state and government driver's license, as well as the appropriate Emergency Vehicle Operator’s certification to operate assigned vehicles.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Experience and/or Education Requirements:
GS-05: You must meet one of the following:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting in rescue and/or fire emergency operations; and 2) assisting with basic maintenance of firefighting equipment or facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service, (GS-04)
B. Education: Successful completion of four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.)
C. Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of the specialized experience listed in "A" and the education listed in "B" above. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.)
GS-06: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Participating in controlling/extinguishing fires to prevent loss of life and/or property; 2) performing rescue operations; and 3) assisting with administering basic first aid to injured victims.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service, (GS-05).
NOTE: For the GS-06 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
GS-07:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Participating in controlling/extinguishing fires to prevent loss of life and/or property; 2) performing rescue operations; 3) performing patient assessments to plan/initiate the necessary medical emergency response; and 4) driving emergency vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, or crash rescue trucks. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service, (GS-06).
NOTE: For the GS-07 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certifications as indicated below, certified through Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M -AND- a State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technicain (EMT) Certification indicating a future expiration date, when applicable:
GS-05 Applicants:
Within 12 months of appointment, you must obtain and then continue to maintain the following certifications:
Firefighter I; Firefighter II; Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Awareness; and HAZMAT Operations. -AND-A current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator) AED) card.
-AND-
Within 18 months of appointment, you must obtain and then continue to maintain Airport Firefighter certification.
GS-06 Applicants:
You MUST submit a copy of the following with your application:
Firefighter I; Firefighter II; Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Awareness; HAZMAT Operations; and Driver/Operator Pumper, -AND- A current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) card.
Within 12 months of appointment, you must obtain and then continue to maintain the following certifications:
1. Airport Firefighter; 2. Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (AARF); AND 3. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Firefighter Type II Red Card Certification OR S130 and S190 NWCG certifications.
GS-07 Applicants:
You MUST submit a copy of the following with your application:
Firefighter I; Firefighter II; HAZMAT Operations; Airport Firefighter; Driver Operator - Pumper; and Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply, -AND- A State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technical (NREMT) License -OR- Paramedic certification. (You will be required to obtain Hawaii State reciprocity if you do not have Hawaii State EMT or Hawaii State Paramedic certification).
Within 12 months of appointment, you must obtain and then continue to maintain the following certifications:
1. Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (AARF); AND 2. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Firefighter Type II Red Card Certification OR S130 and S190 NWCG certifications.
NOTE: This position may be filled at the GS-05, GS-06, or at the full-performance grade level, GS-07. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
***To be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the next grade level, you must be fully certified at the next higher grade level before being eligible for promotion to that grade.***
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Emergency Medical Care
- Fire Prevention, Inspection, and Code Compliance
- Fire Suppression
- Firefighting Equipment
- Oral Communication
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a(n) Fire, Occupational Health and Safety Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
- Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
- Proof of Age: Please include a government-issued document indicating your date of birth with your application.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
- Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:- Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- GS-07 Applicants: You MUST submit a copy of the following: Firefighter I; Firefighter II; HAZMAT Operations; Airport Firefighter; Driver Operator - Pumper; Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply, certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board), -AND- A State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technical (NREMT) License -OR- Paramedic (You will be required to obtain Hawaii State reciprocity if you do not have Hawaii State EMT or Hawaii State Paramedic certification). If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
GS-06 Applicants: You MUST submit a copy of the following: Firefighter I; Firefighter II; Hazardous Materials Awareness; Hazardous Materials Operations; Driver/Operator Pumper, certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board), -AND- A current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) card. If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. - Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, if you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) you may provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reach-back Center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil for assistance. Rather than submitting your EMT License, you may print proof of your current EMT License with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org).
- If you are a current Federal employee and do not have one of the required certificates due to the DoD F&ES Certification Program delay - You may submit a provisional certificate, memorandum from the Fire Chief requesting the certificates, and/or another document showing completion of the course. PLEASE NOTE: If selected, you will not be placed into the position until the official certificate has been received from the DoD F&ES Certificate Program.
3. Other supporting documents:- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/19/2024 to receive consideration- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12369709).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
Email
USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
EW-APF-W3RBAA US ARMY GARRISON HAWAII
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Shafter, HI 96858
USNext steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- GS-07 Applicants: You MUST submit a copy of the following: Firefighter I; Firefighter II; HAZMAT Operations; Airport Firefighter; Driver Operator - Pumper; Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply, certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board), -AND- A State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technical (NREMT) License -OR- Paramedic (You will be required to obtain Hawaii State reciprocity if you do not have Hawaii State EMT or Hawaii State Paramedic certification). If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
GS-06 Applicants: You MUST submit a copy of the following: Firefighter I; Firefighter II; Hazardous Materials Awareness; Hazardous Materials Operations; Driver/Operator Pumper, certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board), -AND- A current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) card. If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. - Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, if you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) you may provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reach-back Center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil for assistance. Rather than submitting your EMT License, you may print proof of your current EMT License with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org).
- If you are a current Federal employee and do not have one of the required certificates due to the DoD F&ES Certification Program delay - You may submit a provisional certificate, memorandum from the Fire Chief requesting the certificates, and/or another document showing completion of the course. PLEASE NOTE: If selected, you will not be placed into the position until the official certificate has been received from the DoD F&ES Certificate Program.
3. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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