Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support)
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Job Location:
Kodiak, AK - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 63186 - 82139
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This vacancy is for a GSFirefighter (Intermediate Life Support) located in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard BASE KODIAK FIRE SAFETY DIVISION -FF in KODIAK Alaska.
You will serve asa Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support) and be 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.
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 individuals 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 must obtain and maintain Alaska State Emergency Medical Technician III certification.Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
Conditions of employment
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
- Personal information: such as age gender religious affiliation etc.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- To ensure the accomplishment of our mission DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
- This is a Bargaining Unit position.
- Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state drivers license.
- Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Max 37 years of age entry restriction (see questions for more information)
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.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-08 grade level your resume must demonstrate 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 ability skill and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.
- 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.
Certifications Required for applicant consideration:
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification or equivalent Firefighter I & II
- Current Alaska EMT-3 Alaska AEMT National Registry EMT-Advanced or verified reciprocal EMS certifications of an equal or higher level
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 the following qualifications/certifications must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained possession of the following qualifications and certifications are highly desired:
Airport Firefighter
Driver/Operator Pumper
Driver/Operator ARFF
Driver/Operator Aerial
HazMat Awareness
HazMat Operations
Fire Officer I
Fire Instructor I
Fire Inspector I
NOTE: Applicants who apply holding National EMT-Advanced or Non-Alaska EMS certification may be required to attend a bridging course after hiring to meet job performance requirements.
NOTE: All claimed Firefighting and Emergency Medical Service certifications MUST display numbered seals and date of completion.
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
Education
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 $10000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.
Are you qualifying based on education Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate graduate etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed showing course number and department (i.e. bio 101 math 210 etc.) course title number of credit hours and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Additional information
E-Verify If you are unable apply online please contact Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation
DHS uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
Fair Chance Act
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to
Suitability Statement
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment dismissal after beginning work fine or imprisonment.
Shared Certificates Statement
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Special Employment Consideration
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply to include persons with intellectual severe physical or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans Peace Corps VISTA volunteers and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents experiences and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations.
More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title series grade and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health dental vision life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k); Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5 2016 who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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 information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Environment
- Anatomy
- Fisheries
- Morphology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biophysics
- Evolution
- Forestry
- Ecology
- Biotechnology
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Ecosyatem
- Entomology
