This vacancy is for a GS-0081-8, Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE KODIAK FIRE SAFETY DIVISION -FF.You will serve as a Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support) and be responsible for responsible for the immediate response to fire alarms, and the control and extinguishment of fires as well as the maintenance and use of firefighting apparatus and equipment. Fights fires aboard ships, cutters, boats, aircraft, hangars, and buildings containing small compartments that aggravate the hazards and danger of the situation. The incumbent performs firefighting, driver operator and as necessary, a full range of invasive, intermediate life support, emergency medical technician duties.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
- Responding to fire alarms with fire apparatus and fighting fires aboard ships, cutters, boats, aircraft, hangars, and buildings containing small compartments.
- Performing a full range of invasive, intermediate life support, emergency medical technician duties.
- Performing routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on all fire department equipment and fire apparatus.
- Providing guidance and direction to new work force staff to meet the goals and objectives of the department.
- Providing support for hazardous materials and spill response.
- Conducting fire prevention and safety inspections and basic fire investigations.
Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
MAXIMUM AGE RESTRICTION: This position meets the definition for "primary/rigorous position" contained in 5 CFR 842.802 and is subject to a maximum entry age of 37. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for initial appointment. This does not apply to preference eligible veterans or to applicants who previously served in a covered position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: During emergencies, the incumbent may be required to perform strenuous work under physically/mentally stressful conditions in a dangerous environment. He/she must be able to perform and function under conditions of heavy exertion while wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus and be capable of carrying heavy loads.
Incumbent shall meet the entrance and retention requirements of NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1500 and pass an annual physical exam in accordance with NFPA 1582. Incumbent is expected to actively participate in a department approved physical fitness/wellness program.
This is a drug testing designated position.
The selectee will maintain Alaska State Emergency Medical Technician III certification.To qualify at the GS-08 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
Specialized experience must include the following:
- Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
- Rescue operations;
- Detecting, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards;
- Operation of fire communications equipment;
- Controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or
- Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In addition to the requirements above, possession of the following qualifications and certifications are highly desired.
These qualifications/certifications must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained:
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification or equivalent Firefighter I & II
Airport Firefighter
Driver/Operator Pumper
Driver/Operator ARFF
Driver/Operator Aerial
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
HazMat Awareness
HazMat Operations
Hazardous Materials Technician
Fire Officer I
Fire Instructor I
Fire Inspector I
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
Student Loan
Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.