Job summary

You will serve as a FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC) in the NAVY FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES at REGIONAL FIRE DIRECTORATE of NAVSTA.

Major duties

You will complete written reports and records on emergency services incidents, patients, drugs administered equipment, or supplies used. You will establish on-scene control procedures (e.g., zone control, decontamination) in a hazardous material incident. You will use fire ground tactics to direct highly specialized fire and medical apparatus and equipment. You will collect initial hazardous materials response information from hazardous materials safety data sheets, United Nations/North American (UN/NA) identification numbers, or placards.

Qualification

To be considered for the GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 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) Providing fire prevention, fire protection and emergency operations; 2) Performing emergency medical service and hazardous materials responses; 3) Performing airfield fire control, disaster response/control and recovery. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-09: Firefighter I/II, HazMat Awareness/Ops, ARFF, Driver/Operator Pumper, Aerial and ARFF, NREMT-P, ACLS and PALS. In 12 months, Shipboard Firefighter and HazMat Technician. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications, you will be rated ineligible. To be considered for the GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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) Performing rescue operations; 2) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 3) Controlling hazardous material incidents; and 4) Employing established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize patients for support. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-08: Firefighter I/II, HazMat Awareness/Ops, ARFF, Driver/Operator Pumper, Aerial and ARFF, NREMT-P, ACLS and PALS. In 12 months, Shipboard Firefighter and HazMat Technician. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications with the (exception of National Registry Paramedic, you will have 12 months to complete the requirements from the date of hire to the full performance level of GS-09) you will be rated ineligible. 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.

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: FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS PARAMEDIC WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 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.