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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number NGT6305000 and is part of the TN 134th ARW Air National Guard. This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 114 (Smoky Mountain Chapter). Responsibilities As a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST, GS-0081-10, you will plan, develop, implement, review, and evaluate the comprehensive fire prevention training, safety, and hazardous material handling programs at the installation. Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual training schedules for approval. Conduct recurring proficiency training in each functional area of fire protection. Evaluate the performance and proficiency of all personnel during training sessions and actual emergencies. Correct deficiencies found in operational procedures or techniques through follow-up training. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Such duties may include (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; (7) firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation; (9) planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) performing emergency medical services. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 30 months experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operations. (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. (4) Operation of fire communications equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services. Education Certification Requirements: See DoD Manual 6055.06, January 22, 2020, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program (F&ESCP). The certification levels shown in Tables 1 through 3 are the minimum mandatory qualification standards for the position(s) indicated. Individuals must be DoD certified before being eligible to permanently fill these grades or positions. Exception: Certification requirements do not apply to a position that was occupied by a National Guard firefighter on or before 31 May 2000, provided the firefighter continued to occupy the same position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).