Quantico, VA Firefighter II/EMT Job

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Quantico Fire Department

Quantico, VA

$$ 35,085.00--46,900.00

Must Have:

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

State EMT Card

DUTIES: Serves as a fully trained member of a structural fire fighting

crew. Responds to emergencies, alarms, combats fire involving structures,

equipment, and other facilities. Alternates between working the hose, ladder,

hydrant, rescue, nozzle, salvage and hand line. Operates hose line?s, makes

forced entries, ventilates, performs salvage and overhaul, and administers

first aid to the sick and injured. Periodically performs as a member of the

Fire Branch's Water Rescue Team; Hazardous Materials Spill Incident Response

Team; Confined Space Rescue Team; Trench Rescue Team; Rope Rescue Team; and/or

Vehicle Extrication Team or provides direct support to overall effort.

Participates in daily training and instruction classes covering all phases of

fire protection and fire prevention. Participates in physical drills with all

equipment. Participates in joint training with the MCAF Crash Crew for the

positioning of the equipment, placement of the hose lines and aircraft fire

fighting. Works with Natural Resources/Range Control personnel on the control

& extinguish of forest and brush fires, Environmental Affairs personnel

concerning Hazardous Materials Spill Incident scene control/containment. Helps

Naval Emergency Medical personnel with on scene emergency control response.

Helps in the maintenance of construction, operation, lubrication, testing, and

minor repairs on implements related to fire protection to include all types of

fire pumps (on apparatus & portable), tools and appliances, ladders,

sprinkler systems, fixed and automatic fire extinguishers and the proper care

& hydrostatic testing of fire hoses. May be periodically assigned Fire

Prevention building inspection duties. May stand desk & fire alarm watch.

As assigned will serve as driver/operator of a brush fire fighting, hazardous

material response, or rescue vehicle, engine or truck company. Responds to

reported medical emergency (as a first responder) and renders temporary aid as

necessary.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Applicant must already possess Firefighter I

II & EMT certificates.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized

experience equivalent to the grade GS-4 level or equivalent or a 4 year course

of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree. Such duties may

include (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.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of

education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification

requirements.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the

following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the

knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:

Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or

university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related

fields of study qualifying for GS-5 in addition to the required certification

listed above.

NOTE:

APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION MUST SUBMIT COMPLETE

TRANSCRIPTS OR AN ITEMIZED LIST WHICH INCLUDES EQUIVALENT INFORMATION FROM THE

TRANSCRIPT (Course title, semester/quarter hours and grade). THIS INFORMATION

MUST BE FAXED TO 757-396-7236 AND BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE. APPLICANTS

MUST PUT THEIR NAME, SSN AND THE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER ON EACH PAGE OF THE

TRANSCRIPTS/LIST OF COURSEWORK.

HOW TO APPLY

Your application will consist of three components. The first component

consists of the occupational questionnaire and the second component is your

resume. The final component of your application consists of "other"

application materials (for example, documentation of veteran status).

Instructions on completing and submitting these items follow. Please follow

all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may cause you to lose

consideration for this position.

STEP ONE:

Complete and Submit the Occupational Questionnaire:

To submit your answers Online, you may start by clicking on the following

link.

Online

Questionnaire

OR

1. Enter the following link into your Internet Browser:

https://staffi

ng.opm.gov/vacancies/SecureApplyOnline.asp

2. Scroll down the Online Application screen until the "Vacancy

Identification Number" box appears under the "Create a New Application For

This Job" on the left side of the screen.

3. Enter Vacancy Identification Number NV187480 click on "Submit" to

start a new Online Application/Questionnaire for this vacancy.

We highly encourage you to complete the Occupational Questionnaire using

the Online Method since it is the most efficient way for us to process your

responses . If you are unable to submit your

responses on-line, refer to the alternatives described under Alternative

Methods for Completing Occupational Questionnaire.

SUBMISSION OF THE ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE ALONE IS NOT A COMPLETE APPLICATION

AND YOU WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE IF YOU DO NOT ALSO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.

Alternative Methods for Completing Occupational Questionnaire.

If you are unable to submit your Online Questionnaire on line, you may obtain

a Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX) by mail. To do so, follow the instructions below:

1. Call USAJOBS by Phone at 1-703-724-1850

2. After the introductory message, press 1 to begin

3. At the main menu, select 3 to request forms and then 1 to begin recording

4. At the prompt, enter your zip code

5. At the next prompt, ask for Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX)

6. At the next prompt, record your name, address and telephone number

7. The system will allow you to review and change your request, address and

telephone. When you are ready, press 3 to save your request. The form will be

mailed to you.

To complete the paper Form C, follow the instructions under "Instructions for

answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire." Be sure to enter

your Social Security Number and the Vacancy Identification Number NV187480 at

the top of each of the six pages of the form.

If you choose the method of completing the paper Form C, it MUST be

completed and postmarked by the closing date in order to be considered for

this position.

Social Security Number

Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary; however, we cannot process

your application without it.

Vacancy Identification Number

NV187480

1. Title of Job

FIREFIGHTER

2. Biographic Data

Enter your biographic information. If you do not have a telephone number,

leave blank or you may enter a work number, if you can be contacted at

that number.

3. E-Mail Address

If you would like to be notified by e-mail, enter your e-mail address in the

space provided.

4. Work Information

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

5. Employment Availability

Questions A through D are required. Answer with Y for YES or N for NO. Leave

Section E blank.

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?

7. Background Information

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

Date of Birth

Please enter your date of bith as MM/DD/YYYY in the space provided.

9. Languages

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

Enter the lowest grade level you are willing to accept.

11. Miscellaneous Information

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

Enter your claim for veteran preference. You must provide the appropriate

proof to support your claim. If you are not claiming veteran preference,

select "no preference claimed".

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

If you are claiming veteran preference you must enter the dates of your active

duty unless you are claiming derived preference such as widow/widower's

preference or spouse preference.

16. Availability Date

If you can begin work immediately, leave this section blank. If you are not

available at this time, you must provide the date you will be available for

employment.

17. Service Computation Date

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty code for this position is:

001 NONE

21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code for this position is:

1449 QUANTICO, VA

22. Transition Assistance Plan

In this section indicate if you are a surplus displaced Federal employee

requesting special priority consideration under the Interagency Career

Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). To receive consideration for ICTAP, you

must submit the necessary supporting documentation. Refer to the vacancy

announcement for additional information and instructions.

23. Job Related Experience

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

The Online Questionnaire will not ask you this question. On the C Form, you

will leave this section blank.

25. Occupational Questions

1. Read each definition listed below and select the response that most closely

represents your training, education and/or experience. Select only one

response per task. Your responses must be substantiated by the work experience

described in your application package.

A. I have 1 year of experience performing duties that include (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 AND I meet the selective placement factor

which requires National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or Department of

Defense (DOD) Firefighter II Certification and VA EMT certification or

equivalent.

B. I have completed a 4 year course of study in an accredited college or

university with a major in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related

fields of study AND I meet the selective placement factor which requires

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or Department of Defense (DOD)

Firefighter II Certification and VA EMT certification or equivalent.

C. My background does not meet either of the choices listed above.

ANSWER YES OR NO TO INDICATE IF YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS.

A- YES

B- NO

2. Do you possess HAZMAT Awareness Certification?

3. Do you possess a Valid Drivers License?

The following tasks will be used to evaluate your level of knowledge, skill,

or ability in certain areas. For each item, choose the statement from the list

below (A-E) that best reflects your level of experience and/or training in

that area. Please select only one response for each item.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet

performed it on the job.

C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored

closely by a supervisor or senior coworker to ensure compliance with proper

procedures.

D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it

independently and normally without assistance from a supervisor or senior

coworker.

E- I have instructed or assisted other workers in the performance of this task

due to my expertise in this area.

4. Responds to fire alarms and performs fire fighting functions to combat

fires involving any of the following: buildings, aircraft, flammable liquids,

hazardous materials, other materials or area, and suppression of woodland

fires.

5. Responds to medical calls/emergencies and provides Basic Life Support for

injured or sick personnel.

6. Drives/Operates structural fire apparatus.

7. Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and groundsweep nozzles and other

similar equipment.

8. Lay hose lines, place and raise ladders, apply water, foam agents and

chemicals on fires, force entry into buildings/aircraft using appropriate

forcible entry equipment and techniques.

9. Uses various types of breathing apparatus, salvage covers and other salvage

equipment to prevent or reduce damage by fire and/or water.

10. Participates in training programs, instructing personnel by holding drills

and lectures, etc.

11. Conduct fire prevention and pre-fire plan inspections of buildings.

12. Performs rescue operations and enters crashed and/or burning aircraft,

ships or structures to locate and extricate trapped personnel.

13. Maintains the fire station and emergency response equipment in good

condition.

14. Checks connections and valves, cleans and drains hoses, makes minor

repairs to vehicles, tests ladders, vehicles and equipment, washes and

polishes trucks, cleans work and office area.

STEP TWO: Submit your resume . You may submit your resume for

this vacancy announcement online. To do so, scroll down to the end of the

vacancy announcement. Click on the "Apply Online" icon. Then follow the

USAJOBS web site instructions.

After you complete and submit the online resume, you will receive a

"Confirmation of Submission" message stating that your online resume

has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive this message, please

submit again as this indicates that your resume has not been received.

NOTE: SUBMISSION OF YOUR RESUME ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT. FAILURE TO

COMPLETE BOTH THE ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE AND YOUR RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN

INELIGIBLE RATING. In addition, submission of a resume and the online

questionnaire MAY NOT BE a complete application. Many positions require

the completion of additional forms and/or the submission of supplemental

materials. Please carefully review the complete vacancy announcement for full

"How to Apply " instructions. Failure to

provide the required information and/or materials may result in your not being

considered for employment. Be sure your resume includes the following

information:

-Vacancy Identification Number NV187480 position title

and grade for which you are applying.

-Your full name, mailing address, and telephone number.

-Social Security Number. We cannot process your application without your

Social Security Number.

-Country of Citizenship.

-Education: include the name, city, state, zip code and date of high school

diploma or GED. If applicable, include the name, city, state and zip code of

the college attended, the type and date of degree, including the major. If you

qualify based on your education, be sure to include a complete copy of your

college transcripts with your application.

-Work Experience: for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job

for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions)

indicate the job title; duties performed; number of hours per week; employer's

name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending

dates of employment (month/year); salary; and indicate if your current

supervisor may be contacted.

-Other Qualifications: list job-related training courses (title and year);

job-related skills; job-related certificates and licenses; job-related honors,

awards, and special accomplishments.

Electronic resumes must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time on the

closing date.

STEP THREE: To receive consideration under this vacancy announcement, your

application materials must be postmarked by the closing date. If you are

applying electronically, your resume and occupational questionnaire responses

must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time on the closing date.

If you are applying online, be sure that you complete a resume

and the Online Occupational Questionnaire. If you are not

submitting an electronic resume, you must mail your resume to HRSCE. If you

choose not to complete the occupational questionnaire online, you must

complete a Form C and mail it to HRSCE. Do not fax the Form C.

If you are applying for veteran preference, mail or fax evidence of

eligibility, such as: DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty that shows nature of discharge and total active service time) or

Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference ),

and the proof requested on the form. You may fax your documentation to

757-396-7236 (it must have your name, SSN and announcement number on the fax.

If you were ever employed by the Federal Government, show the highest

Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.

If you were ever a Federal employee, please fax a copy of your last/latest

SF-50 to 757-396-7236. Your name, social security number and the

announcement must be listed on the fax transmittal sheet.

If claiming military spouse preference, you must submit (1) a copy of

the sponsor's permanent change of station orders showing the spouse as an

authorized dependent, (2) date of marriage to the military sponsor, and (3)

a statement that spouse preference is requested for this vacancy and has not

previously been used to obtain a position in this commuting area. FAILURE TO

SUBMIT ALL THREE REQUIRED ITEMS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF

CONSIDERATION FOR MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE. This information must be

faxed to 757-396-7236. The fax transmittal MUST have your name, social

security number and the announcement number listed.

The application submitted for this announcement cannot be used for any

other announcement. Listing multiple announcement numbers on one application

could result in loss of consideration for this or other vacancies.

ADDRESS FOR MAILING APPLICATION MATERIALS:

ATTN: NV187480

HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER EAST

CODE 52 BUILDING 17

NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD

PORTSMOUTH, VA 23709-5000

PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND READ STEPS 1, 2 AND 3 COMPLETELY

BEFORE APPLYING.

For additional information concerning this vacancy you may call Gwendolyn

Smith at 757-396-7994.

To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December 31,

1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with

the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under

Selective Service law.

In accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1719, applications will not be accepted

in postage paid government envelopes.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require

reasonable accommodation should contact the Equal Employment Opportunity staff

at (757) 396-7858 to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such

requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a

case-by-case basis.

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All

qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political

affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Send Mail to:

HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER

NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD BUILDING 17

PORTSMOUTH, VA 237095000

For questions about this job:

GWENDOLYN Y SMITH

Phone: 7573967994

[Guest alsfirefighter]

Ahhh, my old stomping grounds. Not a bad dept., several decent stations, nice equipment, occassionally grab some fire mutual aid. Otherwise its AFA city. Hmmm should I take a 20-30k paycut and go back to a fed job...naaaaaaahhhh