In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.  Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.  Specialized experience is defined as: operating firefighting equipment which reflects understanding of fire behavior and extinguishing agents; using fixed fire protection systems and associated equipment and specialized tools; operating all equipment during emergencies under extremely stressful conditions; operating a variety of pumps and heavy hand held equipment as well as self-contained or other types of breathing apparatus; performing rescue and decontamination and providing EMT services under a variety of conditions; carrying out orders, effectively fighting fires, and using and maintaining assigned firefighting equipment under conditions of heavy physical exertion and extreme heat and dust in all kinds of weather.  This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Firefighting Procedures
• Ability to Operate Fire Safety Equipment
• Skill in Maintaining Fire Equipment

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower (GS-06) grade (or equivalent).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement based on experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
• Operator’s license for driving and operating ALL emergency equipment
• EMT D50 and IV Authorization/Certification
• HAZMAT Technician level certification
• State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Colorado/National) (Basic Life Support)
• Firefighter II certification issued by DoD, Pro-Board, or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
• Airport Firefighter certification issued by DoD, Pro-Board, or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type II certification (Red Card)
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) security clearance
• Pre-employment drug test and random drug testing
• Pre-employment physical and annual physical examinations
• Performance of duties during periods of inclement weather, fire, hazardous duty and other emergency operations
• Pass a Physical Agility Test
• Participation in a physical wellness program
• Wear a prescribed uniform and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work 72-hour weekly tours, weekends, and holidays
• This is an Army Career Program (CP) 12 position.