Firefighter (Paramedic)

About the role

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered.

This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

What you will do

• Responds to medical emergencies and provides authorized life-support care.
• Performs firefighting operations as part of a crew to protect life and property.
• Operates and maintains fire department vehicles, apparatus, and emergency equipment.
• Assists with hazardous materials incident response, containment, and decontamination.
• Conducts fire prevention inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

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.

How you will be evaluated

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Documents you must provide

• Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply.
• If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
• Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
• The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
• DoD Certificates and NREMT License: You MUST submit a copy of the following: Firefighter I and II ;HAZMAT Technician ;Airport Firefighter ;Paramedic (must meet National Registry (NREMT) and/or Arizona state Paramedic certification requirements);Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator ;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) .
• If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
• Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, if you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (***) you may provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript.
• If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reach-back Center at *** for assistance.
• Rather than submitting your EMT License, you may print proof of your current EMT License with NREMT from their website (***).
• If you are a current federal employee and do not have one of the required certificates due to the DoD F&ES Certification Program delay - You may submit a provisional certificate, memorandum from the Fire Chief requesting the certificates, and/or another document showing completion of the course.
• PLEASE NOTE: If selected, you will not be placed into the position until the official certificate has been received from the DoD F&ES Certificate Program.
• Proof of Age: As this is a primary/rigorous Firefighter 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.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional This position requires a job-related license or certification.
• You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
• See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
• Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
• You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
• You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Additional information

This announcement uses the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may authorized.

Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized Proof of Age: As this is a primary rigorous firefighter 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.