Fire Service Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will perform technical reviews of contractor-prepared designs and specifications for fire suppression/detection systems. You will conduct periodic and special inspections of high hazard buildings both on and off base to evaluate life safety systems and enforce compliance with prescribed methods and codes. You will provide training to Fire Inspectors and firefighters in basic fire inspection methods, represent the division in meetings for system integration, and manage the department's Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and information management programs. You will maintain and troubleshoot all Emergency Communication equipment, ensuring the continuity and security of the data/voice recording system in the ECC, and develop/update department SOPs in areas of expertise. You will respond to emergency incidents, assuming immediate command and control, and participate as a firefighter in firefighting teams, taking on a full range of firefighting duties as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Evaluating and recommending fire safety and prevention policies and procedures; developing and implementing training programs for military and civilian personnel; maintaining records, reports and statistical fire prevention data; AND instructing inspectors regarding the building inspection processes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ 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. **ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications: Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Instructor I, Firefighter I and Firefighter II by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications: Hazardous Materials Operations by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. You must possess a current National Registry or State Certification as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Education 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. 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. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.