Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will respond to all structure fires, operate hydrants, lay hose lines, perform ladder operations, operates nozzles and other extinguishing equipment to effect fire suppression.
• You will perform assigned firefighting tasks at major warehouse structures, ordinance storage facilities/loading areas, four story barracks, older wood constructed barracks, and major above ground fuel facilities.
• You will respond to all emergency alarms involving vehicles ammunition, gasoline, electrical hazardous material, brush and structures.
• You will respond to all medical emergencies and provide advanced patient assessment and treatment for victims of fire, sudden illness, accidental injuries, childbirth, and other events requiring medical intervention.
• You will make independent preliminary assessments of patient's condition and select from a variety of prescribed protocols the one which you consider appropriate under the given circumstances.
• You will prioritize treatments for patients having multiple problems and employ a variety of established emergency medical/medicine techniques, methods, and equipment to the appropriate medical facility.
• You will detect the presence of potentially hazardous materials to maintain containment and control.
• You will maintain care of emergency equipment (e.g., backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, oxygen delivery systems, monitoring equipment, specialized kits and bags) to ensure safety upon treating patients.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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 pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You are required to possess and maintain a current valid United States Driver?s License
• You are required to possess and maintain a valid State of California EMT-Paramedic certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician EMT-Paramedic Certification.
• You are required to possess and maintain Inland County Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) Paramedic Accreditation within sixty (60) days of appointment.
• You will be required to work a 72-hour work week and rotating shift work.
• 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 position requires participation in the DoD Firefighter Physical Fitness Program to include a physical exercise program and annual physical examination.
• See additional information section for complete list of required Firefighter certifications required.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent must continue to perform the ME duties until relieved by proper authority.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing fire prevention and protection and emergency operations, including responding to medical emergencies (e.g. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); basic, intermediate, and advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth, mass casualty triage), hazardous material responses AND transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to the emergency room.

GS-08:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing firefighter duties (e.g., control and extinguish fires, fire rescues and reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards), performing and providing emergency medical response and treatment (e.g. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); basic, intermediate, and advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth, mass casualty triage) AND transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to the emergency room.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.