THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) (TITLE 5) Position Description Number NGT6315000 and is part of the TN 134th ARW Air National Guard.
This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT) Chapter 114 (Smoky Mountain Chapter).
As a FIREFIGHTER GSyou will drive and operate firefighting vehicles such as pumpers aerial ladder trucks and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles. Performs and directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters bombers cargo passenger). Performs and leads assigned crew in structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes. Performs and leads assigned crew in the rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Leads a crew of one or two firefighters GS-04 or GS-05 assigned to man the major piece of motorized firefighting equipment in firefighting and rescue operations. Performs other duties as assigned.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read understand and retain a variety of instructions regulations and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience or equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) 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 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; and experience which includes leading directing and assigning work of personnel.
Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Pro Board.
Certifications Requirements:
Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I II)
Hazmat Operations (includes Hazmat Awareness)
Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper
Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile
Water Supply (MWS)*.
Education Requirement: None
Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.
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 Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( 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.
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- 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 dated 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 dated 30 December 2004.
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.
Required Experience:
Chief