Firefighter - Driver

Description:

This position is located in the Facilities Service Line at the Tomah VA Medical Center - a Level 3 Complexity VHA Facility. The position serves as a firefighter/driver-operator, providing fire protection and suppression services at 271 bed neuro-psychiatric VA Medical Center that is comprised of 52 buildings spanning 173 acres of land.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS (SCREEN-OUT) - Selective Placement Factors (SPF) have been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet both SPFs are ineligible for further consideration. Note: You must submit copies of certifications with your resume/application package to receive credit.

The SPFs for this position are: IFSAC or Pro Board certification as Firefighter ll in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 IFSAC or Pro Board certification as HAZMAT Operations in accordance with NFPA 1001. IFSAC or Pro Board certification as Driver/Operator/Pumper. Newly employed VA Firefighters must obtain IFSAC/Pro Board Fire Inspector I & II in accordance with NFPA 1031 within 24 months of employment. (Provide copy of your certification, if applicable)

DRIVERS LICENSE: Applicants must possess a current, valid state driver's license.

MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously served as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the fire service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered and creditable Federal fire service by the time the firefighter reaches the age of 57.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.

GS-6 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one years of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) 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 and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. (Resume(s) must clearly demonstrate this experience to be creditable. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.)

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Fire Management First Response Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Competence

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Requirements: Applicants will be given a physical examination including a treadmill and agility test. Failure to pass these tests may be justification for disqualification. Periodic medical examinations following appointment may be required to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position. Firefighting hazards are recurring and require the use of specialized firefighting safety equipment, clothing, and procedures. The daily work environment is varied. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in areas where it is dirty, dusty, noisy, or greasy, outside in hot and cold inclement/bad weather, and occasionally, in areas where there is danger of exposure to asbestos or lead based paint.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.