Supervisory Firefighter with Security Clearance

Company: Department of Defense
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Duties--- Supervise daily operations of an assigned firefighter crew.--- Sustain a constant state of readiness of a fire station.--- Participate in the planning and coordination of training.--- Prepare detailed reports of daily operation of a fire stationRequirements Conditions of Employment--- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.--- Must undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.--- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.--- This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.--- This position has been designated Mission Essential.--- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situationsEmployee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basisMay include mandatory overtime and recall to duty.--- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.Sstates or possessions to operate vehicles.--- This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.--- This position has a requirement to lift over 45 lbsin the regular performance of duties.--- Must participate in a Cardiovascular fitness program.--- Must successfully complete an annual job performance test.--- This position requires the incumbent to work 72 hours per week, which may include weekends and holidaysQualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this jobYou will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selectedSee Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.--- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement dateFor more information follow this link: This position has been identified by Department of Army and approved by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness as a secondary position for special retirement coverage as identified in 5 CFR 831 Subpart I for CSRS Retirement coverage and 5 CFR 842 Subpart H for FERS retirement coverageCoverage under Special Retirement Coverage is NOT automaticHowever, an employee may bring their existing special retirement coverage with them if they meet the transfer requirements belowCSRS - Per CSRS and FERS Handbook, Subchapter 46A, Section 46A3.2-1C - The employee, while covered under the special provision, moves directly (that is, without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position; and if applicable, the employee has been continuously employed in a secondary position or positions since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 daysFERS - Per CSRS and FERS Handbook, Subchapter 46B, Section 463.2-1C 1The employee, while covered under the special provision, moves directly (that is, without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a rigorous position to a secondary position; 2The employee has completed 3 years of service in a rigorous position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; and 3If applicable, the employee has been continuously employed in a secondary position or positions since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 daysNOTES: 1Service as a temporary or intermittent employee may be counted toward the 3-year requirement if it is otherwise qualifying(While under an intermittent tour of duty, only actual days worked are counted.) For purposes of applying the 3-year requirement, it does not matter whether the service is actually made creditable by payment of a deposit or whether the service cannot be made creditableThus, even post-1998 non-deduction service (which can never be creditable under FERS for the purpose of qualifying for or computing a benefit can be used to meet the 3-year requirementAlso, Federal service under another retirement system for Government employees may be used to meet the 3-year requirement if it is otherwise qualifying2A break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause) within the meaning of 5 U.S.C8414(b)(21)(A) is continuous for this purposeIn addition to providing the required eligibility documentation listed elsewhere in this job announcement, if you believe you are eligible for Special Retirement Coverage under a secondary position, you must provide sufficient documentation (SF-50s) as indicated above for verificationAdditional information regarding Special Retirement coverage CSRS Retirement FERS Retirement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described belowExperience 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 experienceYour resume must clearly describe your relevant experienceSpecialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting training in firefighting/rescue procedures and techniques, 2) Coordinating training for firefighting crew3) Responding to fire, medical and hazardous material incidents, AND 4) Preparing detailed reports requested by higher authority i.etraining, incidents and inspectionsNOTE: For most one-grade interval occupational series, the qualification standard calls for at least 1 year of specialized experienceSometimes however, there is no position in the normal line of progression in an organization that is one grade lower than the position being filledIn such instances, 1 year of specialized experience at the second lower level (GS-08) is creditable for in-service applicantsHowever, for outside applicants (i.e., those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service), 1 year of specialize experience equivalent to at least the next lower level is requiredThis position requires you to possess and maintain all of the following Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) equivalent certifications: (Please note: All certifications must be uploaded at time of application.) Fire Officer III Fire Inspector II Fire Instructor II HAZMAT Incident Command You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:--- Fire Engineering
* Managing Human Resources
* Teaching Others
* Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09)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.SCitizenship.--- One year probationary period may be required.--- 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 Career Program (CP) 12 - safety position.--- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.--- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.--- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn 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 intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveOnce 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 qualifi

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