Summary ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below. You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES BRANCH, G-3 DIVISION of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed Responsibilities You will assign, direct, and review the work of other staff members who administer training program activities. You will oversee and develop lesson plans for recurring proficiency training utilizing methods following established guidelines of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). You will train personnel in chemical biological agents and physical properties of fire; combustible and explosive properties of volatile fluids and gases, and appropriate firefighting techniques. You will conduct structural live fire training exercises. You will prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual training schedules for approval and prepare annual training budget. You will conduct recurring proficiency training in each functional area of fire protection. Conduct live fire training, HAZMAT, Tech Rescue, aircraft/crash and structural exercises. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing technical expertise in coordination of a comprehensive firefighter training and curriculum program to include: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), initiate plans for classroom and practical firefighting courses and evaluate training performance. 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. Conditions of employment continued: Emergency Medical Technician Basic or State reciprocal to National Registry. NIMS IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800 This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). This position is subject to a pre-employment urinalysis screening and random urinalysis screenings thereafter, in accordance with Executive Order 12564 Conforms to the requirements set forth in NFPA 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program This is an Emergency-Essential (E-E) position. The incumbent must agree in writing to continue to perform the duties of the position in the event of an emergency, until relieved by proper authority. This position requires the employee to be screened from military recall status. When appropriate, the employee’s dependents will be evacuated from the crisis zone with the same priority as other DoD-sponsored evacuees. This position is required to have an annual health assessment as part of the DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce. Successfully pass an annual firefighter’s medical physical examination. This position requires a SECRET security clearance. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance Pursuant to 5 CFR 831.902 & 842.802, this position is a secondary administrative position for which experience in a primary firefighting position, or equivalent experience outside the Federal government, is a mandatory prerequisite Education Additional Information Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. 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 be authorized. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 Tour of duty will be 24 Months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee’s sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.