Firefighter; CREW Chief-Driver Operator Security Clearance

Position: FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) with Security Clearance
Duties As a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR), GS-0081-05/06, you will be assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity and lead the regularly assigned crew of less than three firefighters engaged in structural and airfield firefighting and crash/rescue operations and assist in the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program.
* Employee must meet medical standards IAW OPM GS-0081 Series and DoD Manual 6055.5.
* Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
* The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24 hour on/24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall.
* This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
* The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
* Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
* May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
* May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT).
* May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment.
* The work may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
* The maximum entry age for this position is 37 years old. Qualifications GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Experience 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; (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; (7) firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation; (9) planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) performing emergency medical services. Must have thorough knowledge of the physical configuration of a variety of large or complex aircraft and the operational characteristics of associated systems and mechanisms and detailed knowledge of design, construction, utilization, and contents of aircraft.

Working knowledge of firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures. GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Experience 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; (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; (7) firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation; (9) planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) performing emergency medical services.

Must have at least 12 months experience, education or training in one or more of the following areas: (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.

(6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services. Experience combating fires or rescue personnel in conditions which create very difficult and dangerous situations;

and drive and operate firefighting apparatus of significant complexity. Experience determining the path to the fire site, number of lines…