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Fire Protection Specialist

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCYSERVICES FIRE PROTECTION & PREVENTIONDIVISION

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD Workforce positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary)

This Position is located at Fort Bliss, TX.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
MCFU-27-13074411-DHA
Control number
887568200

Duties

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  • Develop and Conduct the overall Fire Protection and Public Safety Education Program for the agency.
  • Instructs department personnel in all phases of fire protection and prevention techniques.
  • Conducts periodic and special inspections of facilities and of life safety systems and implement appropriate regulations with respect to compliance with prescribed methods and codes and requirements peculiar to these types of facilities
  • Develops the program based upon the training needs of personnel as defined in DoD instructions, Army regulations, NFPA standards and approved methods and techniques.
  • Responds to emergency incidents and assumes immediate control until relieved by the next ranking supervisor.

Requirements

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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 (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
  • 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.
  • This position requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
  • Designated Mission Essential Position: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: implementing or providing training in fire protection and prevention for an organization; participating in overseeing training drills and exercises concerning firefighting rescue functions; providing technical advisory services to management on all matters pertaining to fire protection and prevention and assisting in executing inspection and training duties to ensure the organization meets the training requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander, Incident Safety Officer, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Technician certified through 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 .

(YOU MUST INCLUDE COPIES OF ALL CERTIFICATIONS WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES.)

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • 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 an Installations Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
  • 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.
  • This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
  • DoD Certificates: You MUST submit a copy of the following: Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander, Incident Safety Officer, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Technician certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) . If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, you may opt to use the DoD Lookup System website (http://www.dodffcert.com/), and then save and upload your one/two page individual report.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

United States Army Installation Management Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Fort Bliss supports over 30,000 troops and has undergone the largest post expansion in the Army. It is the home of the 1st Armored Division, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) deployable units, and has a full scope of base support elements. It is home to the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence, William Beaumont Army Hospital, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Brigade Modernization Command, and Joint Task Force North. Ft Bliss plays a vital role in America's largest city on a U.S. International Border, El Paso, Texas. El Paso's climate is dry/sunny with mild winters and warm summers.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
FU-W6CLAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT BLISS
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
US

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