LEAD FIREFIGHTER (HAZMAT TECH/BLS) - Pacific Air Forces

Employee is required to maintain current National Registry or State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technical- Basic (EMT-B) certification. It currently states: May be required to maintain current National Registry Emergency Medical Technical- Basic (EMT-B) certification. This requirement should be determined locally. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours. A pre-employment physical is required for this position. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,"). 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 at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) leading a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter assigned to operate major motorized firefighting apparatus (such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, or Airport Rescue Fire Fighting [ARFF] vehicles) during structural, crash, and rescue operations; (2) directing firefighting personnel in crash/rescue and fire suppression operations at airfields servicing complex airframes (including cargo, passenger, and bomber aircraft); (3) leading structural firefighting operations across diverse facilities, including research facilities and major industrial complexes; (4) directing hazardous materials (HAZMAT) containment, mitigation, and control operations, as well as administering Basic Life Support (BLS) and pre-hospital emergency medical care; (5) conducting personnel extrication and emergency rescue, applying critical first aid, and preparing casualties for medical transport; (6) assigning and overseeing routine, preventive maintenance of specialized apparatus, equipment, and station facilities; and (7) enforcing compliance with established occupational health, safety, and environmental (OSH/EPA) protocols to maximize operational safety. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 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: 1. Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc.; and of basic and specialized firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures. 2. Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; and HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification. 3. Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems. 4. Skill in detecting and recognizing fire hazards (potential and immediate), and operating communications equipment. 5. Ability to maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing; and lift and carry heavy loads. 6. Ability to provide leadership and integrate the actions of a crew under emergency conditions. 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 Cor