THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR), Position Description NumberT6315000 and is part of the 174TH ATKW, National Guard.

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy due to internal merit promotion.As a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR), GS-0081-05/06, you will be assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity and lead the regularly assigned crew of less than three firefighters engaged in structural and airfield firefighting and crash/rescue operations and assist in the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-4. Experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) 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; (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; (7) firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation; (9) planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) performing emergency medical services.

Must have thorough knowledge of the physical configuration of a variety of large or complex aircraft and the operational characteristics of associated systems and mechanisms and detailed knowledge of design, construction, utilization, and contents of aircraft. Working knowledge of firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures.

GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience, education or training in one or more of the following areas: (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. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services.

Experience combating fires or rescue personnel in conditions which create very difficult and dangerous situations; and drive and operate firefighting apparatus of significant complexity. Experience determining the path to the fire site, number of lines to be used, and relays pressure requirements to the operator of the booster pumper.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:

Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)

SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and

A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

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- Aerial*, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)*.

If you are using Education to qualify for the GS-5 position, Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study is qualifying for GS-5.

You must provide a copy of Official Transcripts as documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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