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Duties * You will respond to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team and/or a Rescue Team. * You will participate in daily training and instruction classes covering all phases of fire protection, fire prevention and emergency medical services. * You will act as the driver/operator of an emergency response pumper/ladder, brush fire fighting, ambulance, hazardous material response, or other rescue vehicle as required. * You will respond all hazardous materials incidents as required. * You will perform daily preventative maintenance inspections of firefighting transport vehicles, tools, and medical equipment. * You will respond to all medical emergencies and provides advanced patient assessment and treatment for victims of fire, sudden illness, accident injuries, childbirth, and other events requiring medical intervention. Requirements Conditions of employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * You must possess a current valid United States driver's license. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * You will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays) and rotating shift work. * This position requires rotating shift work. 3 (24-hr) shifts per week Qualifications GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care as the lead paramedic during emergency incidents; performing fire suppression and prevention activities; providing ambulance transport services; conducting technical rescue and hazardous materials response; participating in emergency communications; and delivering public education, training, and community risk reduction services while exercising independent judgment in patient care and emergency operations. GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care as part of a firefighting team; supporting fire suppression, ventilation, search and rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency response operations; operating firefighting, rescue, and EMS equipment; and assisting with patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport in accordance with established protocols. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Additional Conditions of Employment: CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: GS-09: At the time of appointment, the incumbent must possess a valid State Driver's License, National Registry or California State Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) license, current American Heart Association or equivalent certificate in Cardiovascular Resuscitation (CPR), Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations IAW DODI 1400.25 Vol 336. GS-08: At the time of appointment, the incumbent must possess a valid State Driver's License, National Registry or California State Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) license, current American Heart Association or equivalent certificate in Cardiovascular Resuscitation (CPR), the incumbent must obtain within the first year, Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations and maintain the above qualifications IAW DODI 1400.25 Vol 336. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of California or equivalent driver's license with a Firefighter Endorsement within (180) days of appointment. Incumbent must obtain their EMT-P Accreditation through the Inland County Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) within 60 days of employment, maintain certification, and adhere to basic scope of practice standards as defined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, throughout his/her career. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may or may not be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.