Job Title:Firefighter (Hazmat Technician/Basic Life Support)

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)

Job Announcement Number:NEAJ12691252D

SALARY RANGE:

 $34,907.00 to $45,376.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 to Tuesday, April 03, 2012

SERIES & GRADE:

 GS-0081-06

POSITION INFORMATION:

 – – This is a Permanent position. — Full Time
 

DUTY LOCATIONS:

 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
NY – Watervliet

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

 US Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

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Serve as member of a fire fighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property. Respond to alarms and combats fire requiring the full performance of fire fighting tasks of moderate difficulty involving structures, equipment, and facilities. Drive firefighting equipment to and from scene of fire; positions vehicles so that maximum utilizatio…

About the Position: FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL OF THIS POSITION IS GS-07.

Watervliet Arsenal, known as America’s Cannon Factory, is an Army owned and operated manufacturing facility located in upstate New York, just outside of Albany. Constructed in 1813, the Arsenal has played a vital role in America’s defense throughout its long history producing large bore cannon and a wide variety of other products for military needs. It is also home to the Army’s Benet Laboratories. This arrangement of research, development and manufacturing at a single site facilitates concurrent design and manufacturing concepts.

Multiple positions may be filled utilizing this vacancy announcement.

Organization(s):
U.S. Army, Watervliet Arsenal, Emergency Services Office, Watervliet, NY

Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
  • All U. S. citizens. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

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DUTIES:

Serve as member of a fire fighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property. Respond to alarms and combats fire requiring the full performance of fire fighting tasks of moderate difficulty involving structures, equipment, and facilities. Drive firefighting equipment to and from scene of fire; positions vehicles so that maximum utilization may be made of its facilities and equipment. Maintain proficiency in operation of equipment. Perform maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency & standby duties. Operate alarm room equipment including radio & fire reporting facilities. Perform as member of a team in controlling spills that may be of a hazardous & often times unknown substance. Train for & is proficient in toxic /dangerous materials containment requiring fully protective clothing & subsequent decontamination procedures. Perform fire protection inspections. Use chemicals, axes, bars, gas masks & other firefighting equipment to extinguish fires, protect life & property.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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General Schedule

  • SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Qualified applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service.Specialized Experience is experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position. This includes knowledge of firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques in order to carry out fire protection and prevention programs and operations. Such experience 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.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:(1) Applicants must possess Certifications for Firefighter I; Firefighter II and Hazmat Operations and they must be certified by either DoD; Pro-Board or IFSAC to be qualifying certifications .

    YOU MUST DOCUMENT YOUR CERTIFICATIONS WITHIN YOUR RESUME WITH DATE OF CERTIFICATIONS.Proof of all certifications possessed will be required prior to entry on duty, should you be selected;

    (2)Applicants must possess a valid State Drivers License and be able to obtain and maintain a Government Drivers License;

    (3) Applicants must obtain and maintain a New York State EMT Certification within 18 months of hire date and maintain it by regular recertification;and

    (4) Applicants must obtain and maintain Hazardous Materials Technician level within 12 months of hire date.

    THIS POSITION INVOLVES DUTIES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) REGULATIONS REGARDING HAZARDOUS WASTES.

     

  • The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management’s basic qualification requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Resumes are rated using Category Rating procedures. If you meet the minimum qualification requirements, based on your possession of job-related skills, your resume will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. 
     

    Other Requirements:
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  • Personnel security investigation required.
  • A medical examination is required.
  • Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver’s license.
  • 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 may claim Military Spouse Preference.
  • Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
  • 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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required. 

    HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

    Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.

BENEFITS:

The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

  • Comprehensive health and life insurance
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous retirement programs
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
  • Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
  • Paid employment related training and education
  • Possible student loan repayment
  • Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
  • Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job. 

    OTHER INFORMATION:

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  • To successfully claim veteran’s preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
  • Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.
  • May require overtime work.
  • May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
  • The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 10 percent.
  • Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.

    Other Advantages: Employees at the Watervliet Arsenal work on a compressed work schedule (nine 9-hour work days and one 8-hour Friday each pay period with every other Friday off) and have the following available to them: work out facility, swimming pool, tennis courts, rental program (e.g. pop-up campers, pontoon, speed boat), ample free parking, 9 hole par 3 golf course and a youth summer day camp (June – August). Please visit the Watervliet Arsenal website at: http://www.wva.army.mil
     

HOW TO APPLY:

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  • Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.
  • Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
  • Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
  • You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. 

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army
.mil
Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
21005-5283
 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed at https://resumebuilder.cpol.army.mil/resumebuilder/builder/index.jsp

Control Number: 312049800