FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Assistant Chief for Health and Safety responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program of a sufficient magnitude for all functional areas of the base Fire Emergency Services Flight, and to provide consultation, direction and guidance regarding all aspects of Fire department Occupational Health and Safety. Performs the duties of Fire Department Vehicle Control Officer, manages the Flight's logistics program and perform administrative duties as assigned.

Major Duties

·         As the department's Health and Safety Officer (HSO), plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to implement a comprehensive Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.

·         Prepares and develops specialized Flight Management Plans and Standard Operation Policies/Guides defining mishap prevention, handling, and storage procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of instructions and policies formulated by higher headquarters or other federal government agencies.

·         As the department's Hazardous materials response Program Manager, manages the various program elements to prepare, equip, and respond to emergencies involving the release or potential release of hazardous materials into the environment.

·         As the primary Incident Safety Officer (ISO), participate within the incident management system as a command staff member and respond in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures SOP/Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) to emergency incidents.

·         Plans investigations and analyzes mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements and prepares written reports concerning findings.

·         Performs Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) duties.

·         Performs duties of Cost Center Manager.

·         Supervises one military and one civilian personnel performing supply account custodian.

 

NOTE: COPIES OF THE ACTUAL DOD DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATES QUALIFYING FOR THE POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PACKAGE NOT THE DOD WEBSITE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBILE RATING.

 

Qualifications

Qualification Required:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp

Basic Qualification Requirement:  You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications.

Specialized Experience:   You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent serving as Assistant Chief for Health and Safety responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program of a sufficient magnitude for all functional areas of the base Fire Emergency Services Flight, and to provide consultation, direction and guidance regarding all aspects of Fire department Occupational Health and Safety. Performs the duties of Fire Department Vehicle Control Officer, manages the Flight's logistics program and perform administrative duties as assigned.  This experience must have been at a level of difficulty and complexity sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this position.  It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc.

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Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0000/0081.htm

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 

·         Knowledge of occupational safety and health management systems, principles, techniques, laws, codes, and standards applicable to the fire service; occupational health and safety hazards related to non-emergency operations; current health maintenance and physical fitness issues that affect fire service members.

         Knowledge of safety and health hazards associated with emergency operations; building construction; fire science and behavior relative to predicting dangerous environments; personnel accountability systems; incident scene rehabilitation strategies; and the ability to manage incident scene safety per organizational policies and national consensus standards.

·         Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions.

·         Knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of firefighting and rescue operations.

·         Knowledge of the operation of fire department communications equipment.

·         Ability to operate and direct others in operating under stressful and dangerous conditions.

·         Ability to track trends and practices to identify and reduce hazardous conditions and procedures.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions:  Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.  The purpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions in competitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principles.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE**:** Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.  You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:  Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /U.S. education program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.