This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
GS-04
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: proficiency in operating both basic and specialized firefighting tools, such as ladders, rescue tools, and nozzles, while understanding fire control principles and firefighting strategies, including handling hazardous environments. Respond to hazardous material releases, ensuring protection of people, property, and the environment. Applying procedures for maintaining and inspecting firefighting vehicles and equipment, while also utilizing effective search and rescue techniques.
Certification Requirements
The following certification levels are the minimum qualification standard for the position. Individuals must be certified at these levels before being eligible to fill the grade and/or position.
Proboard or IFSAC:

Firefighter I and II
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations

GS-05
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: operating both basic and specialized firefighting tools, including ladders, rescue tools, and nozzles, and understands fire control principles, strategies, and techniques for hazardous environments. Trained in responding to hazardous material releases, using protective gear and control equipment to stop or contain the release. Applying procedures to maintain, inspect, and test firefighting vehicles and equipment, and utilize effective search and rescue strategies.
Certification Requirements
The following certification levels are the minimum qualification standard for the position. Individuals must be certified at these levels before being eligible to fill the grade and/or position.
Proboard or IFSAC:

Firefighter I and II
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Hazardous Materials Technician

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.Applicants MUST provide all relevant transcripts needed to verify education substitution for specialized experience.

In lieu of specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may qualify based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education, as follows:

*Appropriate firefighter training may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis*

GS-04
Successful completion of a 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study

OR

Possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent.

GS-05
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

OR

Possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent.

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