Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y. F.D.

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Opening Date: June 03, 2004 Closing Date: June 16, 2004

Position: Firefighter (Emergency Medical Technician), GS-0081-6

Salary: 38,761 - $48,994

Annual Place of Work: Watervliet Arsenal Fire & Emergency Services

Watervliet, Albany County, New York

Watervliet, Installation Management Directorate, Base F &ES Support Division, Watervliet, NY

Position Status:

This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time Number of Vacancy: 4

Must Have:

Firefighter I & II

Haz-Mat Ops.

Driver Pumper

Must possess valid state EMT certification

Click on links for more informationDuties: Serves as a fully trained member of a fire fighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property. Responds to alarms and combats fire requiring the full performance of fire fighting tasks of moderate difficulty involving structures, equipment, and facilities. Serves as driver-operator of major motorized fire fighting equipment, exercising a thorough knowledge of equipment capabilities and installation physical characteristics. Performs fire protection inspections. Inspect quarters, office buildings, shops, warehouses, etc., for fire hazards. Performs maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency and standby duties. Operates alarm room equipment including radio and fire reporting facilities. Assists in loading, transporting, and unloading the sick, injured convalescent, and deceased patients, as well as medical supplies when authorized. Who May Apply: THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FAXED OR MAILED (SEE BELOW FOR FAX NUMBER AND MAILING ADDRESS). RESUMES MUST INCLUDE THE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is experience that has demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position. This includes knowledge of firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques in order to carry out fire protection and prevention programs and operations. 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. See Other Requirements Section for additional information on the following KSAs. In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following KSAs. 1. Knowledge of Rescue and Firefighter procedures. 2. Knowledge of fighting equipment, systems and apparatus. 3. Ability to provide life saving service. Must possess valid state EMT certification and be able to obtain NY State Certification. Document completion required certification within application/resume with date of certification or submit a copy of the certificates. Position requires wearing of protective equipment (e.g., respirators, safety glasses, etc. Duties are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations regarding hazardous wastes. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Selectees are required to become certified at the appropriate certification levels as an Apparatus Driver Operator for: Pumpers, Air Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Aerials, Tillers and Water Tenders. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. Other Information: May require overtime work, shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized. Other Requirements: Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. License/Certification: Firefighter 1 & 2 ](*,) and EMT Certification Diver Pumer; Valid state drivers license. Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application. Maximum 37 years of age restriction. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. You must include the announcement number on your application. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must submit required paperwork at the time of application. Applicants must provide a narrative that addresses each of the knowledge, skills and abilities(KSAs) on plain bond paper and submit it along with the other application materials. Information may include experience, education, training and awards as it relates to each KSA. Since you will be rated based on your possession of the KSAs listed in this announcement and a ranking determination made which affects your chance for employment, it would benefit you to provide your responses to the KSAs. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. One year trial/probationary period is required.Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.