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FIRE CHIEF (NGT6329000)
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PUERTO RICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD
TITLE 5 EXCEPTED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COLA: 2.49%
DUTY LOCATION: 156th Civil Engineer Squadron , Muniz ANGB, Carolina, PR
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Summary
PUERTO RICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD
TITLE 5 EXCEPTED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COLA: 2.49%
DUTY LOCATION: 156th Civil Engineer Squadron , Muniz ANGB, Carolina, PR
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
Carolina, PR
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $89,508 - $116,362 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number PR-13045133-AF-26-072 Control number 883377800
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Duties
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DUTIES:
As a FIRE CHIEF (NGT6329000), GS-0081-12, you will serve as the Fire Chief responsible for the overall management and supervision of the fire protection/crash rescue and fire prevention program for the base.
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AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.
AREA 1 = All permanent employees members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Air National Guard
AREA 2 = All indefinite employees members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Air National Guard
AREA 3 = Currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (M-Day)
AREA 4 = Prior (former) members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard
AREA 5 = Current Federal Employees (from any agency)
AREA 7 = US Citizens
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).
QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with an actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
SELECTED FACTOR:
Must be certified by the DoD FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION SYSTEM as FIRE OFFICER IV (Includes Fire Officer I,II,III):
NOTE:
(Copy of EACH certificate MUST be submitted with the application in order to be considerate).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower-level grade GS-11 position or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (36) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Fire Protection Flight; developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and Civil Engineering objectives; establishing, revising, or reviewing policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the flight mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements; planning work for accomplishment by subordinate units, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized; providing direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines; reviewing and structuring organization resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization; balancing workload and providing overall direction and on a wide range of fire protection, prevention, crash rescue, and administrative issues; establishing metric and analysis systems for units managed efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures; evaluating requirements for additional resources submitted and balancing organizational needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests; identifying the need for change in organization priorities and taking action to implement such changes; reviewing training to assure it is proper and promotes effective operation of the organization as a whole; exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities; directing, coordinating, and overseeing work through subordinate supervisors; advising staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters; selecting candidates for non-supervisory positions and recommending selections for supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives; appraising performance of supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serving as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by supervisors; initiating action to correct performance or conduct problems and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions; reviewing developmental needs of supervisors and non-supervisory employees and making decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees; discharging security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives; explaining classification determinations; representing the Fire Protection Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations; establishing, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with personnel, manpower, other staff officials, and municipal and other federal fire departments; providing technical advisory services to management on all matters pertaining to fire protection and prevention; negotiating mutual aid agreements with other local fire departments, reviewing agreements frequently and updating as required; assuming full charge at crashes, fire, or emergency situations, directing activities and personnel, transmitting instructions to Assistant Chiefs on the scene or other personnel as to the procedures to be followed; taking charge when highly classified weapons or equipment are involved in fire, watching exposures, and taking necessary precautions for protecting surrounding facilities; assuring that equipment is properly utilized, determining, and using the more effective combative agent for various types of fires; determining need, budgets for, and recommending acquisition of additional and/or different fire protection, firefighting, and specialized rescue equipment, contract services, formal training, etc. providing technical advice on fire protection aspects of engineering projects; aircraft operational training programs; munitions storage, processing, and handling; supply storage; fuel storage and handling; aircraft and vehicle maintenance operations; and utilization of buildings and facilities.
NOTE:
MAXIMUN ENTRY AGE:
The maximum entry age for DoD firefighters is 37. An individual not appointed by the last day of the month in which the individual becomes age 37 will not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions. For exceptions to the maximum entry age, see DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 336, January 22, 2015, Incorporating Change 1, December 1, 2017, Enclosure 3, Section 3.
SPECIAL RETIREMENT PROVISIONS AUTHORITY: One of the following apply:
OR
Special Retirement Coverage is effective retroactive to the date of the personnel action of this SCPD.
Education
SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Appropriate firefighter training may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis.
Firefighter training obtained as part of a high school curriculum- may be substituted for the SIX (6) months of general experience required. Successful completion of a 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study is qualifying or successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study may be substituted for the TWELVE (12) months of specialized experience required.
NOTE:
Copy of the Official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Emergency Response, Fire Prevention, Inspection, and Code Compliance, and Incident Management
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
If you are a permanent employee of the PRANG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
4.Currently serving or former members of the PRANG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 22 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).
If you are a permanent employee of any federal agency (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree (if applicable).
Veterans Preference documentation:
a. Application for 10-point Veterans Preference (SF-15)
b. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) You must provide a legible copy of your DD 214(s) (Member 4 or Service 2 copies) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc)
c. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed: character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
d. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage.Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045133
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ
Phone 787-289-1400 X1489 Email jose.g.capohernandez.mil@army.mil Address PR 156th Wing Civil Engineer
Muniz ANG Base
Carolina, PR 00985
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
If you are a permanent employee of the PRANG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
4.Currently serving or former members of the PRANG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 22 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).
If you are a permanent employee of any federal agency (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree (if applicable).
Veterans Preference documentation:
a. Application for 10-point Veterans Preference (SF-15)
b. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) You must provide a legible copy of your DD 214(s) (Member 4 or Service 2 copies) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc)
c. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed: character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
d. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage.Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045133
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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Agency contact information
JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ
Phone 787-289-1400 X1489 Email jose.g.capohernandez.mil@army.mil Address PR 156th Wing Civil Engineer
Muniz ANG Base
Carolina, PR 00985
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Agency contact information
JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ
Phone 787-289-1400 X1489 Email jose.g.capohernandez.mil@army.mil Address PR 156th Wing Civil Engineer
Muniz ANG Base
Carolina, PR 00985
US
Summary
PUERTO RICO AIR NATIONAL GUARD
TITLE 5 EXCEPTED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COLA: 2.49%
DUTY LOCATION: 156th Civil Engineer Squadron , Muniz ANGB, Carolina, PR
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
Carolina, PR
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $89,508 - $116,362 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number PR-13045133-AF-26-072 Control number 883377800
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