Job summary

You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the Fire Department of NAVSTA GTMO.

Major duties

You will evaluate new concepts in fire prevention, hazardous materials incidents, and emergency services for incorporation into training materials. You will administer training, orientation, indoctrination, and education programs for fire safety and awareness. You will develop long-range plans (e.g., facilities, manpower and material resources, training programs, prevention and suppression techniques) for a fire program. You will advise organizations on fire protection directives to maintain a fire protection program consistent with instructions. You will inspect facilities (e.g., aircraft hangars, warehouses, mercantile facilities, hospitals, daycare facilities) for fire protection deficiencies. You will inspect new construction for inclusion of fire prevention materials or equipment You will research technical manuals, fire codes, and trade references to reduce or eliminate fire hazards or conditions.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing and directing firefighter personnel, placement and utilization of fire emergency equipment during emergencies; 2) Developing, implementing and evaluating fire and emergency technical training programs; 3) Analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of fire protection and prevention service delivery; 4) Designing of training aids and maintaining the training materials up to date in the filing systems; and 5) Obtaining the knowledge of Crash, Structural, Shipboard, High Rise, Nuclear, Hazardous Materials accidents and incidents as well as personal and occupational safety. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: You will be required to work a 56 hour work week, 112 hour bi-weekly. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. Work requires successful completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Physical and Mental Demands: The incumbent must be physically and mentally capable of performing and supervising firefighting functions during extreme conditions of heat and cold, in hazardous environments, and for extended periods of time. Must be able to wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus for long periods without signs of significant exhaustion. The incumbent will be required to lift, bend, pull, stand, walk, crawl and climb often repeatedly and for long periods while conducting training sessions or performing on the fire ground. The incumbent will be required to undergo an annual firefighter physical examination. Expectations: The incumbent, if not already certified, must attend training sessions to achieve instructor certification. This certification must enable the individual to teach and certify department personnel in fire related subjects. Certification must be issued by a state or authority which is recognized by the National Professional Firefighters Board. Work Environment: The training division is of limited organizational complexity and is divided into two categories. Some of the duties will be carried out in the training office setting involving typing, filing, composition and counseling of personnel. The other will be carried out in the field or classroom environment conducting training sessions and practical exercises. You must obtain and maintain any required licensure/certifications. ***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Incident Commander, and HAZMAT Technician certification. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. You are strongly encouraged to attach copies of all of the above certifications with your application. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted upon selection to verify eligibility. *** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: Life as a civilian employee at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay offers adventure, challenge, and opportunity, unequaled in any other locale. Learn more here: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/ns_guantanamo_bay/about/installation_guide.html ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION Health and Safety You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.