THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5525000 and is part of the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.

1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.
As a Fire Protection Specialist, GS-0081-08, you will direct, plan, and organize Fire Emergency Services activities. Represent the Fire Protection program with a variety of unit and functional area organizations. Manage the Hazard Assessment Inspection Program, Public Fire Prevention and Education Program, Fire Protection Engineering, and Extinguisher Maintenance Program. Develop and maintain a variety of documentation such as fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities jackets on assigned facilities. Perform other duties as assigned.This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Bargaining Position
AOC A: NG employees at the 171st ARW
AOC B: NG employees in the 171st Air Refueling Wing (This includes 258th ATCS, 146 Weather Flight, 146 ARS, and 147 ARS)
AOC C: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC D: All Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC E: Federal Employees in an Agency outside of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC F: U.S. Citizen Applicants

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) 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

*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Tier 3 Security Clearance.

Supervisor for this position is Major Saccone

Manpower # 00759402

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Application must indicate at least 1 year equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience in controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. Experience in Rescue operations. Experience in detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. Experience in the operation of fire communications equipment. Experience controlling hazardous materials incidents. Experience developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority: Per OPM Letter dated 21 Nov 03, one of the following apply:
-FERS-- Position covered as secondary position under the Federal Employees' Retirement System's special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8412(d)). Authority: Under Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 21 Nov 03OR-CSRS-- Position covered as secondary position under the Civil Service Retirement System's special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8366(c)). Authority: Under Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 21 Nov 03Note: Special retirement coverage is effective retroactive to the date of the personnel actionof this SCPD.The following certificates are required for the position:

DoD Firefighter Certified Fire Officer III
DoD Firefighter Certified Fire Instructor III
DoD Firefighter Certified Fire Inspector II
DoD Firefighter Certified HAZMAT Incident Commander
DoD Firefighter Certified Airport Fire Fighter

You must provide these certifications in order to qualify for the position

PA 171st Air Refueling Wing jobs

Fire Protection Specialist