About the Position: Incumbent will receive assignments and general supervision from the Assistant Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief regarding schedules of operations to follow. Directs fire fighting activities of the crew(s) assigned to the station. 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: Firefighter Special Retirement Coverage (Secondary)

Duties

Responds to emergencies working from specific or general orders from higher level supervisors directing assigned personnel in fire fighting activities, search and rescue, HAZMAT incidents, crash/rescue operations and medical emergencies. Assigns crew members to maintenance tasks on fire fighting apparatus and equipment, station and grounds, distributing the workload in a fair and equitable matter. Performs established personnel administration duties. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Plans and organizes work. Plans work schedules and sequence of operations to ensure the meeting of scheduled and priority assignments. Provides employees direct administrative and technical guidance on work requirements and procedures Evaluates work by reviewing it in progress, upon completion, or, as appropriate, on a spot check basis

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program and requires pre-employment and periodic drug testing in accordance with AR 600-85.
• This position requires successfully completing an annual Job Performance Test.
• Incumbent will be required to work 3 24-hour shifts per week (60 hours per week, 120 hours per pay period) which may include working weekends and holidays
• This position requires to participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Must report to duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief. Employee must maintain a functioning telephone at residence to aid in contact during recall situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or other personal protective equipment while on duty.
• The work requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• This position is designated as Mission Essential and is required to report to work or remain at work to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes directing crew in performing firefighting activities such as responding to fires and medical emergencies, performing fire protection and safety inspections, hazardous material containment and control, and station maintenance work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess: Fire Officer II Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector I HAZMAT Incident Commander, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Airport Firefighter Driver Operator - Pumper, and Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) 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 AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Fire SuppressionManaging Human ResourcesOral CommunicationPreventative Maintenance 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-08.

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 EQ-APF-W6CLAA US ARMY GARRISON FT BLISS DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk