About the Position: Serves as working leader over three or four firefighter (driver/operators, EMT Basic Life Support (BLS), and/or Hazmat) positions assigned grades GS-06 and 07 and ensures that required work is performed. 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. For more information follow this link:https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_Primary_SRC.pdf

Duties

As Crew Chief, is responsible for directing and participating in the work of the crew of one piece of motorized fire fighting equipment. When assigned to station #1, is responsible for scheduled building inspections and for responding to standbys and emergencies in the area served. When assigned to station #2, is responsible for scheduled building inspections, fire alarm, extinguish systems and fire hose inspection and maintenance, and for responding to standby and emergency calls in the serviced area. When assigned to station #3, is part of a 7 employee, 2 or 3 crew shift and assists employee in charge of the airfield station with planning, training, work direction, reporting accomplishment of scheduled work / activities conducted at the station. Provide non-professional emergency medical care as an ambulance driver and emergency medical technician (EMT), Basic Life Support, requiring EMT certification.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license of the appropriate type and classification.
• Must be able to pass a pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoDI 6055.05M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• Must participate in the fire department?s Fitness and Wellness Program, IAW NFPA 1583 Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Fighters and DoDI 6055.06, Fitness and Wellness.
• Hours for this position may vary between 53-72 hours per week (106-144 per pay period, and is subject to rotating assignments between all installation fire stations.
• Subject to recall.
• The position requires heavy physical effort in the frequent handling of objects such as cylinders and extinguishers, fire hose and both non-powered and powered tools weighing 45 lbs or more.
• Must be able to fully wear and perform duties wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and other respiratory systems that may restrict breathing.
• Required to wear a uniform and may be required to use heavy, cumbersome, restrictive personal protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shields, body armor, encapsulating suits, etc.
• In accordance with Change 3 of AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, must successfully pass a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• TDY travel may be required up to 15%.
• Within the first year of occupying the position, must obtain and then continue to maintain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Firefighter Type II Red Card Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Proof of Age: As this is (primary/rigorous firefighter OR covered ATC) position, your application package MUST include a government issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Certifications Required: To occupy this position, at the time of appointment you must possess and then continue to maintain the following DoD Firefighter certification levels: *NOTE: THESE CERTIFICATIONS MUST HAVE BEEN AWARDED BY THE DOD, IFSAC, OR PRO-BOARD ACCREDITED TRAINING TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.* (FOR EMS DUTIES, MUST ALSO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE EMT CERTIFICATION IN THIS SECTION): Firefighter I Firefighter II HAZMAT Technician Airport Firefighter Fire Officer I Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector I Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (Issued by NREMT or State of AZ) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityEmergency Medical CareFire SuppressionFirefighting EquipmentHazardous Materials ResponseManaging Human ResourcesOral CommunicationTeaching Others Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EJ-APF-W6CFAA US ARMY GARRISON FT HUACHUCA DO NOT MAIL Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk