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Firefighter Basic Life Support

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Summary These positions are located within the Fire Department in the Fire Service at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Castle Point and Montrose NY. The Firefighter Basic Life Support works to control and extinguish fires rescue persons endangered by fire and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

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Summary These positions are located within the Fire Department in the Fire Service at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Castle Point and Montrose NY. The Firefighter Basic Life Support works to control and extinguish fires rescue persons endangered by fire and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

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Overview Help Accepting applications Location 4 vacancies in the following locations

Castle Point NY

Montrose NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 82301 - 118880 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 6 - 7 Promotion potential 7

Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0081 Fire Protection and Prevention Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBTE-13098848-27-KO Control number 890080000 This job is open to Help 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.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse widow widower or parent of a veteran who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency All Status special hiring authorities veterans and current federal employees Videos

Duties Help

This position performs work to control and extinguish fires rescue persons endangered by fire and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards during a work shift of 72 hours per week on a rotating basis.

Major duties include but are not limited too Performs specialized rescues hazardous materials spill response and serves as a driveroperator of pumpers ambulances and special service vehicles.

Performs fire protection inspector duties including inspecting and testing fire protection equipment.

Training personnel in fire protection and prevention.

Operate fire communications equipment.

Advise on improvements to structures for better fire prevention.

Plans directs or carries out fire protection and prevention programs and operations.

Operate and use fire extinguishing equipment carried on the apparatus such as foam and dry chemical extinguishing agents.

Follows protocols in providing basic life support.

Performs emergency medical procedures that are noninvasive.

Provides BLS transport of patients for medical appointments and emergency treatment as indicated to the appropriate medical facility.

Provides assessment of patient to physician or nurse who relies on these observations to provide additional treatment.

Performs duties as a member of the Medical Center Hazardous Materials Response Team HMRT.

Responds to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for stopping or controlling the release using specialized chemical protective clothing and control equipment.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisory Firefighter or Fire Chief.

Promotion Potential The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory qualification and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule 48 hours on72 hours off Virtual This is not a virtual position. Position Description PD Firefighter Basic Life Support PD03506A and PD19443A Relocation Recruitment Incentives Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive CSI Not approved Permanent Change of Station PCS Not authorized

Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959 Physical Requirements Working conditions will include heavy physical exertion extreme heat smoke and dust in enclosed smoke-filled places in all types of weather. Incumbent must participate in physical conditioning programs and must pass an annual medical surveillance and a job requirement physical agility test. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 11062026.

To qualify for this position at the GS-6 grade level you must meet the following You must have at least one 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-5 in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Firefighter. 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 andor 6 developing implementing or providing training in fire protection and prevention. These assignments would have been performed of a more limited scope and with less independence than the full performance level and be performed under supervision consulting with the supervisor when problems are encountered.

To qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level you must meet the following You must have at least one 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-6 in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Firefighter Basic Life Support. 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 andor 6 developing implementing or providing training in fire protection and prevention. At this level assignments would have been performed independently with little or no supervision only consulting with the supervisor when unusual problems are encountered.

In addition to the above requirements you must also meet all of the following requirements to qualify for this position English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402d No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to perform the duties of this position.

Maximum Age Requirement This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit but who have previously served as a federal employee in a covered position may be eligible to re-enter the fire service provided that they 1 meet all applicable qualifications for the position and 2 will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered and creditable Federal fire service by the time the firefighter reaches the age of 57.

Requirements for Motor Vehicle Operation - Drivers License Applicants must possess and maintain a current and valid State motor vehicle operators license of the appropriate classification or kind must be possess at application. Applicants also may be required to pass a practical road test in the Class A Triple Combination Pumper and be capable of operating all firefighting equipment including that on board the fire truck. Applicants also may be required to provide information on their driving record. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability before appointment to operate specific equipment to which they will be assigned or similar related types of hydraulic equipment. NOTE We cannot accept photographs therefore please do not submit a copy of your drivers license with your application package. If an interview is requested you may be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued drivers license.

This position includes Selective Placement Factors skill knowledge ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job. Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.

The Selective Placement Factors for this position are the required Certifications listed below. Copies of your current and valid certifications must be submitted with your application to receive credit. NOTE NFPA the National Fire Protection Association.

GS-6 Grade Level Certifications Current and valid National Firefighter II in accordance with NFPA 1001 Current and valid National or NYS Apparatus Operator - Pumper Current and valid National or NYS Registry Emergency Medical Technician EMT - Basic Certification Current and valid National or NYS Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification in accordance with Chapter 5 Core Competencies in NFPA 472 National Incident Management System ICS-200

GS-7 Grade Level Certifications Current and valid National Firefighter II Certification Current and valid National or NYS Apparatus Operator- Pump National Hazardous Materials Operations Level Current and valid National Fire Inspector I Certification Current and valid National Registry or New York State Emergency Medical Technician EMT - Basic Certification Current and valid National Incident Management System - ICS 200 Level Certification

Within 24 months of employment you will be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications for the GS-7 grade level National Fire Inspector II Certification National Apparatus Operator-Pumper Certification National or New York State Confined Space Rescue Technician Certification

Physical Requirements Applicants will be given a physical examination including a treadmill and agility test. Failure to pass these tests may be justification for disqualification. Periodic medical examinations following appointment may be required to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.

NOTE You must provide detailed information on your resume of your experience performed. Information such as I was a Firefighter I was a Firefighter for a number of years or only the job titles is insufficient to determine your qualifications. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year startend dates AND hours worked per week.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at httpswww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightclassification-qualificationsgeneral-schedule-qualification-standards.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.

Reasonable Accommodation RA Requests If you believe you have a disability i.e. physical or mental covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightworkforce-restructuringemployee-guide-to-career-transition.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Placement Policy The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. Expand Hide additional information 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 Help

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 window Learn 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.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials e.g. resume supporting documents your responses on the application questionnaire and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Emergency Care Fire Management First Response Flexibility Hazardous Materials Integrity Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Competence

Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year startend dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications andor experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Special Employment Consideration VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102u Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities andor Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

Benefits Help

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 window Learn 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 Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA License Other 1 PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if applicable for Time in Grade andor Eligibility

Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

Examples of appropriate SF-50s include Within grade increases at the highest grade held or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

Veterans Preference is not applicable to current Federal Employees.

Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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 andor 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 Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position you must complete the initial online application to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To preview the application questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13098848. The application process is as follows

To begin click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date 11062026.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link. NOTE Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-to. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at httpshelp.usajobs.govfaqapplicationdocumentsresumepage-limit

Agency contact information Kimberly Ohalloran Email Kimberly.Ohalloranva.gov Address Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose NY 10548 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required assessments and documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional job related information which may include but not limited to responses to the knowledge skills and abilities completion of a work sample andor contact for an interview. Your resume andor supporting documentation will be verified. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA License Other 1 PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if applicable for Time in Grade andor Eligibility

Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

Examples of appropriate SF-50s include Within grade increases at the highest grade held or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

Veterans Preference is not applicable to current Federal Employees.

Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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 andor 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 Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position you must complete the initial online application to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To preview the application questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13098848. The application process is as follows

To begin click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date 11062026.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link. NOTE Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-to. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

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Agency contact information Kimberly Ohalloran Email Kimberly.Ohalloranva.gov Address Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose NY 10548 US

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Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise To care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans

About VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System The VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care trains Americas future health care providers and conducts important medical research.

Health care and services We provide you with health care services at 9 locations in New York serving an area along the Hudson River and north of New York City. Facilities include our hospitals in Montrose and Wappingers Falls and 7 community-based outpatient clinics in Carmel Goshen Pine Plains Monticello New City Port Jervis and Poughkeepsie. To learn more about the services each location offers visit the VA Hudson Valley health services page.

The VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the New YorkNew Jersey VA Health Care Network. Were an innovative care center within the former Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 VISN 2 which included medical centers and clinics in New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Agency contact information Kimberly Ohalloran Email Kimberly.Ohalloranva.gov Address Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose NY 10548 US

Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Veterans Health Administration what the agency does and about the types of careers this agency offers. httpsvacareers.va.gov

Summary These positions are located within the Fire Department in the Fire Service at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Castle Point and Montrose NY. The Firefighter Basic Life Support works to control and extinguish fires rescue persons endangered by fire and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

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Overview Help Accepting applications Location 4 vacancies in the following locations

Castle Point NY

Montrose NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 82301 - 118880 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 6 - 7 Promotion potential 7

Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0081 Fire Protection and Prevention Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBTE-13098848-27-KO Control number 890080000

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