Fire Protection Specialist (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units•Jefferson Barracks, MO

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the Missouri 131st Bomb Wing. It is a part-time, indefinite appointment with the right to convert to permanent status, classified as GS-0081-08. The position directs, plans, and organizes Fire Emergency Services activities and supports fire protection and prevention programs at the installation. The selectee works with the Base Civil Engineer, other supervisors, unit and functional-area organizations, staff officials, and municipal fire departments. The position requires 16–32 hours per week, with the schedule determined by organizational requirements and supervisor approval. The position is designated as essential personnel and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. The employee may be subject to recall and must participate in mandatory physical fitness testing and random drug testing. The position is a Testing Designated Position and requires work on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays, as stated in the conditions of employment.

Requirements

At least 18 months of experience, education, or training in one or more specified fire protection or emergency-response areas, including firefighting, rescue operations, fire-hazard detection or reduction, fire communications equipment, hazardous-materials incidents, fire protection training, firefighting theory and techniques, firefighting equipment, fire protection programs, or emergency medical services.
DoD Firefighter Certification system certifications: Fire Officer III (including Fire Officer I and II), Fire Instructor III (including Fire Instructor I and II), Fire Inspector II (including Fire Inspector I), HAZMAT Incident Commander (including Hazmat Awareness and Operations), and Airport Fire Fighter (including Firefighter I and II). Proof of certification must be uploaded with the application.
Experience in a primary law-enforcement position, or equivalent experience outside the Federal government, is mandatory.
United States citizenship is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
The employee must participate in mandatory physical fitness testing.
The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
The employee must work a 72-hour week on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays; the part-time schedule is 16–32 hours per week, subject to organizational requirements and supervisor approval.
The employee may be subject to recall and duty in preparation for, or response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
Management-prescribed courses for full-time support personnel must be completed within the first year of employment or assignment; failure may be cause for reassignment or termination.
Retired Armed Forces members appointed as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement require a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established.

Nice To Haves

Applicants eligible under the listed DoD Priority Placement Program categories may apply with that preference: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Eligible; MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement; Military Spouse Preference Eligible; and Retained Grade.
Advanced hire rate may be granted to a new employee with superior qualifications relevant to the position that are essential to the agency’s mission.
Creditable service for annual leave accrual may be granted to new employees whose superior qualifications were acquired in a related non-federal or active-duty uniformed service position and are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal.
Veterans’ preference may be claimed with the required documentation.

Responsibilities

Direct, plan, and organize Fire Emergency Services activities.
Plan, organize, and provide fire prevention training to ANG personnel at the installation.
Review new regulations or procedures and disseminate information to ensure implementation.
Represent the Fire Protection program with unit and functional-area organizations.
Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with staff officials and municipal fire departments.
Evaluate fire departments with existing agreements to ensure their capability to provide firefighting assistance.
Participate in special projects and initiatives, perform special assignments, and identify project needs, milestones, and goals.
Evaluate reports by analyzing facts and conducting research; prepare detailed responses, recommend solutions to unresolved or questionable problems, and follow up.
Manage the Hazard Assessment Inspection Program, Public Fire Prevention and Education Program, Fire Protection Engineering, and Extinguisher Maintenance Program.
Implement internal controls, self-inspections, and audit compliance.
Coordinate with the Base Civil Engineer and other supervisors to develop and implement policies.
Prepare and perform inspection and training duties to ensure the organization meets Department of the Air Force training requirements.
Recommend to the Base Civil Engineer the level and mixture of resources needed for an effective and efficient program.
Develop and maintain documentation, including fire prevention inspection schedules and facility jackets for assigned facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
Special retirement coverage may apply as a secondary position under FERS or CSRS special retirement provisions.

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