FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
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-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:
demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions:
(1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. 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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Position may or may not be covered under Special Retirement Coverage outlined in 5 CFR 831 Subpart I for CSRS or 5 CFR 842 Subpart H for FERS covered employees. SPECIAL RETIREMENT PROVISIONS AUTHORITY:
- FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C.8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802 . Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004. - CSRS Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902 . Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004. Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. Certification requirements for this position are Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, HAZMAT Incident Commander, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS), Public Telecommunicator I/II, Fire and Life Safety Educator I. IMPORTANT:
If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https:
//go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note:
If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration. 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 of fire protection education theory, philosophy, principles, practices. 2. Knowledge of fire protection building construction features and fire protection building codes. 3. Knowledge of fire suppression systems, fire detection, and reporting systems. 4. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. 5. Ability to maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing; and lift and carry heavy loads. 6. Ability to develop lesson plans, instructional design analysis and deliver competent classroom instruction. 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 Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:
demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions:
(1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. 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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Position may or may not be covered under Special Retirement Coverage outlined in 5 CFR 831 Subpart I for CSRS or 5 CFR 842 Subpart H for FERS covered employees. SPECIAL RETIREMENT PROVISIONS AUTHORITY:
- FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C.8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802 . Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004. - CSRS Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters 5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902 . Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004. Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. Certification requirements for this position are Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, HAZMAT Incident Commander, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS), Public Telecommunicator I/II, Fire and Life Safety Educator I. IMPORTANT:
If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https:
//go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note:
If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration. 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 of fire protection education theory, philosophy, principles, practices. 2. Knowledge of fire protection building construction features and fire protection building codes. 3. Knowledge of fire suppression systems, fire detection, and reporting systems. 4. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. 5. Ability to maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing; and lift and carry heavy loads. 6. Ability to develop lesson plans, instructional design analysis and deliver competent classroom instruction. 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 Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0081 Fire Protection and Prevention - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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