Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This position is a time-limited TERM position Not to Exceed 6 years; may be made permanent. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous) Responsibilities Serve as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property. Respond to emergencies which may include aircraft crashes/mishaps, motor vehicle accidents/fires, fire alarms, brush fires, forest fires, structural fires, hazardous material spills, various medical emergencies and confined space/technical rescues. Operate firefighting vehicles and equipment. Provide basic life support treatment to patients. Perform fire protection inspections. Maintain operational readiness of vehicles and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-04 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing strenuous physical activities such as lifting heavy firefighting equipment, climbing standard and aerial ladders, and lifting and carrying people and equipment for rescue and salvage; using and maintaining firefighting equipment; applying the theories necessary for effective firefighting and equipment operation and the techniques of fighting fires; applying the specialized techniques required for particular hazards; or applying basic first aid. OR Education: Completed two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes controlling or extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, making forced entries, ventilating structures, assisting in rescue operations including administering first aid to injured victims, and performing salvage and overhaul as a member of a fire department (organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental); using a variety of hand tools, hydraulic tools, and portable fire extinguishers; eliminating potential fire hazards with pre-fire planning with identification of particular hazards and location of fixed protection systems; operating fire communications equipment; or responding to hazardous materials incidents. OR Education: Completed four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes work under close supervision that involves using the knowledge of standard operating guidelines; operating firefighting equipment and apparatus which may include aerial ladder trucks, pumpers, tankers, and crash-rescue vehicles; maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus to insure the highest level of readiness; suppressing structural fires, wild land fires, automobile and miscellaneous fires; and responding to hazardous material incidents. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. GS-07 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes work under closer supervision that involves using the knowledge of standard operating guidelines; operating firefighting equipment and apparatus to include aerial ladder trucks, pumpers, tankers, and crash-rescue vehicles; maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus to insure the highest level of readiness; suppressing structural fires, wild land fires, automobile and miscellaneous fires; responding to hazardous material incidents; assessing a patient's medical condition to administer basic treatment; performing technical rescue operations; or conducting fire protection inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M GS-0081-04 Firefighter (Entry Level) must successfully complete any and all required training to include: being DoD Certified at the Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Airport Firefighter level within a maximum of 12 month. GS-0081-05 Firefighter must possess and maintain the following certifications: Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter GS-0081-06 Firefighter (Basic Life Support/HazMat Technician) must possess and maintain the following certifications: Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Driver Operator - Aerial Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply (MWS) GS-0081-07 Firefighter (Basic Life Support/HazMat Technician) must possess and maintain the following certifications: Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Hazardous Materials Technician Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Driver Operator - Aerial Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply (MWS) National Registry or State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Higher **** You MUST submit a copy of the above certifications certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) (AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable). If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Medical Care Fire Suppression Preventative Maintenance Vehicle Operation Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a TERM Not to Exceed 6 years position. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. This is an Installations CP-12 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date). Selectee's inability to successfully pass or refusal to conduct the drug test may result in the job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process or subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. GS-07 Firefighter Certificates and EMS: Applicants must have the following DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board professional certifications: Firefighter I and II levels, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness/Operations/Technician, Driver/Operator Pumper, Aerial, ARFF, Mobile Water Supply, State of Wisconsin or National Registry EMT along with American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification.