This position is located with the 161st Air Refueling Wing in Phoenix, Arizona. The primary purpose of this position is: To perform fire prevention and inspection duties designed to detect and reduce or eliminate fire hazards in a high fire expectancy area. Develops and conducts extensive fire protection and prevention education and training programs.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver?s license.
Must possess or be able to obtain secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
Must be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification system as Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), Fire Instructor I, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II).
Federal Employees? Retirement System? (FERS) Position covered as secondary position under the FERS?s special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8412(d)). OR (cont.)
Civil Service Retirement System Position covered as secondary position under the CSRS?s special provisions (5 U.S.C. 8366(c)).
May be required to work rotating shifts which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or one 24 hr shift per week. May be subject to recall.
May be required to participate in on-scene firefighting duties during emergencies, low-manning periods, or during stand-by hours while on 24 hr shift.
Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT).
Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience, education, or training controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. Have experience in rescue operations; experience in detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; experience in operation of fire communications equipment; experience in controlling hazardous materials incidents; and developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
In accordance with 5 CFR §335.106, Veteran's Preference will be considered for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce.
Eligible veterans must claim their veterans' preference on their resume and during the application process for federal positions using the proper documentation. To receive the 5 point preference (TP) rating the individual must provide member copy 4 of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for verification. To receive the 10 point preference the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference form (SF-15) must accompany application and additional documentation detailing characterization of service.
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Thorough knowledge of facility layouts (including research and/or industrial complexes) and the location and operation of alarm/suppression control panels, hydrants, utility shutoffs, and suppression systems (including special extinguishing agents and systems).
2. Knowledge of recognized standards covering fire protection and prevention techniques and procedures; agency and installation manuals, rules, and regulations; and federal, state, and local fire protection/prevention ordinances and building codes.
3. Thorough knowledge of the physical configuration of a variety of large or complex aircraft and the operational characteristics of associated systems and mechanisms.
4. Knowledge of the theory of fire propagation and progression and the application of accepted techniques and principles to eliminate/reduce the hazards in a specialized environment where there is a high fire expectancy and potential for severity (equivalent to Degree C or D of Factors 1 and 2 in Part 1 of the standard).
5. Skill and ability to develop and conduct fire prevention training, education, and information programs for a variety of client groups.
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume or Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including
Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), Officer Record Brief (ORB), Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) and/or SF50 to confirm statewide eligibility.
3. Certificates for DoD Firefighter Certification Programs; Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), Fire Instructor l, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II)
4. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-15, Transcripts, etc.
Veteran' Preference Codes:
TP - Tentative preference - 5 points (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
CP - Compensable disability preference - 10 points (10%-29% disability) (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
CPS - 30 Percent Compensable disability preference - 10 points (30% or more disability (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
XP - disability preference 10 points (has service-connected disability or received Purple Heart, but does not qualify for CP or CPS.) (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
XP - 10 Points-Derived preference for deceased relatives (spouse, widowers, parents of deceased veterans)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11873279A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AZ 161st Air Refueling Wing
3200 East Old Tower Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034-7263
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume or Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including
Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), Officer Record Brief (ORB), Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) and/or SF50 to confirm statewide eligibility.
3. Certificates for DoD Firefighter Certification Programs; Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), Fire Instructor l, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II)
4. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-15, Transcripts, etc.
Veteran' Preference Codes:
TP - Tentative preference - 5 points (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
CP - Compensable disability preference - 10 points (10%-29% disability) (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
CPS - 30 Percent Compensable disability preference - 10 points (30% or more disability (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
XP - disability preference 10 points (has service-connected disability or received Purple Heart, but does not qualify for CP or CPS.) (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
XP - 10 Points-Derived preference for deceased relatives (spouse, widowers, parents of deceased veterans)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11873279A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AZ 161st Air Refueling Wing
3200 East Old Tower Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034-7263
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
