FF/EMT - West Point, U.S Army

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Vacancy Announcement Number: BRU400985

Changes to the Job Announcement: N/A

Opening Date: April 07, 2004 Closing Date: April 20, 2004

Position: Firefighter, GS-0081-4/FPL GS-04

Salary: $25,669 - $33,367 Annual

Place of Work: US Army Garrison, West Point Director of Housing and Public Works, Fire and Emergency Services Division, West Point, NY

Position Status: Temporary Position Not to Exceed. 28 November 2004 -- Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 4

Serves as a crew member protecting life and property. Responds to alarms and fights fire requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks of moderate difficulty involving structures, equipment, and facilities; crashed and burning aircraft; and fuel, chemical, and brush fires. Aircraft are small (i.e., 10 passengers), involve small amounts of fuel and have standard design features. Alternates in hose, ladder, hydrant, rescue, salvage, or hand line operations. Unreels and connects hose, lays hoselines, operates charged lines; places and raises ladders; operates portable and stationary Firefighting apparatus. Performs fire protection inspections in areas where no unusual fire hazards are expected and the potential severity is low. Inspects quarters, office buildings, barracks, hospitals, warehouses, etc., for fire hazards such as overloaded fuses, trash and rubbish accumulation, combustible material storage. Performs other duties as assigned.

Who May Apply: THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT, OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FAXED TO 410-306-1284/0106 OR MAILED TO NECPOC, 314 JOHNSON ST., APG, MD 21005, ATTN: DEU. RESUMES MUST INCLUDE THE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. DO NOT INCLUDE E-MAIL ATTACHMENTS. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule (1) CUT-OFF FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS THE FIRST 30 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED OR CLOSING DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. (2) Please click on the General Schedule button and review the entire qualification standard for this position. (3) Pre-appointment physical is required. (4) Employee is subject to random drug testing. (5) Employee works 144 hours per pay period. (6) Employee must meet DoD Fire and Emergency Service minimum qualification standards and certification requirements prior to being selected. (7) Employee must have and maintain a valid state drivers license. (8) Employee must have a Class D drivers license. (9) Employee must have EMT Certification and CPR/First Aid Certification within the first 12 months and HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations. (10) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal Service is required. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) necessary to successfully perform the dutiies of the position and is typically in or related to the experience that demonstrated the particular knoweledge, skills and ability to perform successfully the duties of a Firefighter (EMT), which may include the ability to perform firefighting and inspection duties. (12) EDUCATION:Successful completion of 2 years of education above the high school level. (13) FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be rated eligible for this position. Please include this information either in your resume or by furnishing a copy of your certificate in your application package. See Other Requirements Section for additional info on the following KSAs: KSA 1. Knowledge of firefighting equipment and firefighting duties. (This element includes using equipment in a fire fighting situation.) KSA 2. Knowledge of First Responder duties. (This element includes rendering first aid to accident victims. KSA 3. Ability to receive and relay messages. (This element includes taking telephone, radio and in-person messages.) KSA 4. Knoweldge sufficient to perofrm fire prevention duties. (This element includes knoweldge of obvious fire hazards). KSA 5. Ability to address a group. (This element includes making an organized presentation). KSA 6. Knowledge sufficient to perform Hazardous Materials First Responder Operation. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Other Information: May require overtime work, shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. This position is a temporary position and may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of two years. Other Requirements: A medical examination is required. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. License/Certification: Firefighter I & II certifications within the first 12months & HAZMAT Awareness. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application. Maximum 37 years of age restriction. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. You must include the announcement number on your application. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must submit required paperwork at the time of application. Applicants must provide a narrative that addresses each of the knowledge, skills and abilities(KSAs) on plain bond paper and submit it along with the other application materials. Information may include experience, education, training and awards as it relates to each KSA. Since you will be rated based on your possession of the KSAs listed in this announcement and a ranking determination made which affects your chance for employment, it would benefit you to provide your responses to the KSAs. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply) Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. You may send your resume via surface mail to: Northeast CPOC, DEU Staff, 314 Johnson St, APG, MD 21005 You may fax your resume to: 410-306-1284/0106 Point of Contact: DEU Staff, Northeast CPOC, 410-306-0031,

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