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LEAD FIREFIGHTER

(Title 5) Department of the Air Force Air Nional Guard Units Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This Nional Guard position is for a

LEAD FIREFIGHTER

(Title 5), Position Description Number T6308000 and is part of the

AR ANG 188 CEG

SQ, Nional Guard. Learn more about this agency Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This Nional Guard position is for a

LEAD FIREFIGHTER

(Title 5), Position Description Number T6308000 and is part of the

AR ANG 188 CEG

SQ, Nional Guard. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Fort Smith, AR 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $55,882 - $72,644 per year Pay scale & grade GS 8 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time - 72 hour weeks/144 hour pay periods, on a 48/72-48/48 roting schedule Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series 0081 Fire Protection and Prevention Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number

AF-26-215-13022158

Control number 881739900 This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency th posted the job announcement. Clarificion from the agency (1) Onboard Technicians; (2) All members of the Air/Army Nional Guard, (3) Public Duties Help 1. Leads a crew of three or more firefighters, including least one firefighter (GS-07 or military equivalent) assigned to man a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle in firefighting and rescue operions. Studies field maps to become familiar with ground areas, specific locions, etc. Ensures th workload is balanced the fire/rescue scene or in the stion. Keeps in touch with the stus and progress of work, makes day-to-day adjustments, and obtains assistance from supervisor on problems th arise. Approves leave for a few hours or for emergencies. Resolves simple informal complaints, referring the more serious problems to the supervisor. Informs supervisor on performance, progress, and training needs of crew members, and on disciplinary problems. Makes suggestions to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of exemplary performance, and personnel needs. Instructs employees on specific tasks and firefighting techniques and provides written instructions and/or reference merials and supplies. Directs and participes in practice drills and training classes for assigned crew in all phases of firefighting techniques and equipment maintenance and use. Answers questions of employees on procedures, policies, directives, available services, employee activities, etc., and obtains directions from supervisor on problems. Prepares reports for the supervisor concerning fire runs, training, maintenance, inspections, or other topics. Performs special assignments/projects as required by the supervisor. Directs and participes in the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Firefighter Certificion System for the assigned crew. 2. Directs firefighting crew in the operion of firefighting vehicles and equipment. Directs driver-operor or drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alterne when necessary, and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of wer, and hazards from falling structures. Ensures vehicle is maneuvered to keep the fire in optimum range while ensuring th backflash or flashover will not occur. When arriving first the scene, takes charge of all firefighting activities until relieved by a more senior firefighter. Leads a crew in the operion of pumps, extended werways, turrets, boom, and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment. Determines proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper. Maintains constant awareness of levels in self-contained brehing apparus and warns other firefighters when tanks are close to empty. Assists in training other firefighters on driving vehicles and opering equipment.

DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION SECTION.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment Conditions of Employment If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorizion Act of 1986 requires th you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistrion.aspx ). Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigion. May be required to successfully complete a probionary period. Participion in direct deposit is mandory. Informion Assurance Certificion is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the approprie IA certificion within six months of assignment of these duties. Must be able to obtain/maintain approprie security clearance Employee must participe in a mandory physical fitness testing program. Employee must meet medical standards

IAW OPM GS-0081

Series and DoD Manual 6055.5. Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management. The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 48/72-48/48 roting schedule which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall. This is a Testing Designed Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing (IAW HQ-USAF letter ded 29 Jan 90). This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respirory protection program and hearing conservion program. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An approprie, valid driver's license is required. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communicions Center (FACC). May be required to participe on Hazardous Merials Teams (HAZMAT). May be required to perform duties associed with the operion of aircraft arresting barrier equipment.

Certificion requirements:

Required to be certified by the DOD Certificion System as Airport Firefighter, Firefighter I and II, Hazm Operions, Hazm Awareness, Apparus Driver Operor in the following: Airport Rescue and Firefighting, Pumper operor, and Mobile Wer Supply, Fire Officer I, Instructor I, and Fire Inspector. The maximum entry age for this position is 37 years old.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED UNDER THE BENEFITS SECTION.

Qualificions

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Experience th demonstred the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. 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 operions; (3) detection, reduction, or eliminion of potential fire hazards; (4) operion of fire communicions equipment; (5) controlling hazardous merials incidents; (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; (7) firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operion; (9) planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operions and/or (10) performing emergency medical services.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

: GS-08 - Must have least 18 months experience, educion, or training in one or more of the following areas: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operions. (3) Detection, reduction, or eliminion of potential fire hazards. (4) Operion of fire communicions equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous merials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operion. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operions and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services. Educion

DUTIES CONTINUED. 3.

Directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties airfields handling complex (e.g., bombers, cargo, and passenger) aircraft; the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; and the performance of hazardous merial (HAZMAT) containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties. Performs firefighting duties airfields handling aircraft carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometimes nuclear weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo; or handling a large number of air moves, or a modere number involving pilot training, or other air moves with high crash or fire potential. Hazardous airfield conditions are such th the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is gre. Applies constant awareness of the frequent changes in cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to direct rescue and firefighting operions. Support operions involve extensive flight line repair work, hot pit refueling, or the storage or movement of large quantities of gasoline and other fuels. Performs standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding, and burning on fueled and/or armed aircraft, ammunition handling or other special circumstances. Maintains an up-to-de knowledge of the frequent changes in cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to determine how they affect the difficulty of rescue and firefighting. Directs wer through turrets, extended werways, and handlines to cool weapons and ammunition during rescue. Operes or deactives specialized mechanisms and systems, such as hch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection se mechanisms, or oxygen supply systems. Sometimes uses special tools developed for the particular mechanism. Performs standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding, and burning on fueled and/or armed aircraft, ammunition handling, or other special circumstances. Participes in regular training and exercises as required. Performs pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and locion of fixed fire protection systems. Participes in controlling and extinguishing fires in a variety of facilities possibly including research and/or large industrial complexes by opering hoses, ladders, and hydrants. May assist in the development of special protective services for structures imposing extreme hazards. Directs crew in specialized fire program missions such as HAZMAT containment and control and/or the provision of Basic Life Support medical care. 4. Leads assigned crew and performs emergency rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to allevie further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. Uses direct pressure and/or tourniquets to stop bleeding, checks windpipe for obstructions, performs CPR, and/or provides other approprie assistance. Frequently serves as the prime rescuer in rescue operions. Participes in regular training and exercises as required. 5. Assigns crew members to perform maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire stion facilities. Performs functional tests and inspections. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and housekeeping duties associed with assigned facilities. 6. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner th enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures federal, ste, and local protection/prevention ordinances and building codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional informion Veteran Preference may apply if the first area of considerion are not met.

Veterans Informion:

Veterans' informion must be valided by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documention. You must provide acceptable documents for eligibility.

Acceptable documention may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certifice of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows des of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certificion" th is a written document from the armed forces th certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not ler than 120 days after the de the certificion is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by ing a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. If claiming over 30% disability a SF-15 is required to be submitted with your letter. Expand Hide additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED.

This position is designed as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparion for, or in response to, a ste emergency or disaster declarion. This designion will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. The maximum entry age for this position is 37 years old.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority:

One of the following apply: FERS Position covered as rigorous 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, ded 30 December 2004. CSRS Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, ded 30 December 2004.

Note:

Special retirement coverage is effective retroactive to the de of the personnel action of this SCPD Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documention used to determine if you meet the qualificions listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documention compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you re yourself higher than is supported by your applicion package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from considerion for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candides, you referred to the selecting official for employment considerion. Your qualificions evalued on the above general and specialized experience and the following competencies knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of the operion of firefighting vehicles and associed equipment of significant complexity. Knowledge of HAZMAT containment and control. Thorough knowledge of the lest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operion of hch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection se mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems. Thorough knowledge of the physical configurion of a variety of aircraft and the operion characteristics of associed systems and mechanisms. Detailed knowledge of design, construction, utilizion, and contents of aircraft. Specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques for fire hazards peculiar to airfields, such as aircraft, special weapons, hazardous merials, etc. Thorough knowledge of facility layouts (including research and/or industrial complexes) and the locion and operion of alarm/suppression control panels, hydrants, utility shutoffs, and suppression systems (including special extinguishing agents and systems). Practical knowledge of emergency first aid techniques. Practical knowledge of hydraulic principles as they pertain to wer flow, wer pressure, wer levels, line (friction) losses, etc. Working knowledge of pumping equipment to maintain and correct mechanical problems. Knowledge of Basic Life Support procedures. Ability to direct the operion of firefighting vehicles and associed equipment of significant complexity. Ability to determine route, approach, and position of vehicle in relion to the fire scene. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED.

This position is designed as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparion for, or in response to, a ste emergency or disaster declarion. This designion will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. The maximum entry age for this position is 37 years old.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority:

One of the following apply: FERS Position covered as rigorous 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, ded 30 December 2004. CSRS Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, ded 30 December 2004.

Note:

Special retirement coverage is effective retroactive to the de of the personnel action of this SCPD Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Applicion Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, des (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualificions for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your applicion. a. A copy of your transcript (if using educion to qualify) b. SF-50's (current/former Federal employees) c. DD-214 d. Other Veterans Document e. SF-15 (VA Disability Form) f. SF-50 (Mandory for Internal Announcements) RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following informion for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end des (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time stus ( include hours worked per week ) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held. Be sure th your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended :

Even though we do not require a specific resume form, your resume must be clear so th we are able to fully evalue your qualificions. To ensure you receive approprie considerion, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to mch your experiences with the positions held, you may lose considerion for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualificions.

DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND

KSAs

WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME

;

YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.

If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online applicion and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing de of the announcement to receive considerion. To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your applicion package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your applicion before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and click to continue with the applicion process . You taken to the online applicion which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online applicion, verify the required documention is included with your applicion package, and submit the applicion. To verify the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applicions will appear on the Welcome screen. The Applicion Stus will appear along with the de your applicion was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicion/stus/ . Agency contact informion AR HRO Customer Service ng.ar.ararng.mbx.hro-qa@army.mil Address

AR ANG 188 CEG SQ

Bldg 7300-Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600 US Next steps Once your online applicion is submitted you will receive a confirmion notificion by email. Your applicion evalued by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position once the announcement closes. After the evaluion is complete, you will receive another notificion regarding the stus of your applicion. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Applicion Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, des (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualificions for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your applicion. a. A copy of your transcript (if using educion to qualify) b. SF-50's (current/former Federal employees) c. DD-214 d. Other Veterans Document e. SF-15 (VA Disability Form) f. SF-50 (Mandory for Internal Announcements) RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following informion for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end des (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time stus ( include hours worked per week ) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held. Be sure th your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions in the assessment by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended :

Even though we do not require a specific resume form, your resume must be clear so th we are able to fully evalue your qualificions. To ensure you receive approprie considerion, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to mch your experiences with the positions held, you may lose considerion for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualificions.

DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND

KSAs

WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME

;

YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.

If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring. How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online applicion and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing de of the announcement to receive considerion. To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your applicion package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your applicion before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and click to continue with the applicion process . You taken to the online applicion which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online applicion, verify the required documention is included with your applicion package, and submit the applicion. To verify the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applicions will appear on the Welcome screen. The Applicion Stus will appear along with the de your applicion was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicion/stus/ . Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion AR HRO Customer Service ng.ar.ararng.mbx.hro-qa@army.mil Address

AR ANG 188 CEG SQ

Bldg 7300-Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600 US Next steps Once your online applicion is submitted you will receive a confirmion notificion by email. Your applicion evalued by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position once the announcement closes. After the evaluion is complete, you will receive another notificion regarding the stus of your applicion. Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Fort Smith, AR 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $55,882 - $72,644 per year Pay scale & grade GS 8 Promotion potential None Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time - 72 hour weeks/144 hour pay periods, on a 48/72-48/48 roting schedule Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number

AF-26-215-13022158

Control number 881739900