Lead Firefighter

As a LEAD FIREFIGHTER GSyou will serve as a Lead Firefighter responsible for a major piece of firefighting equipment and its regularly assigned crew of three or more firefighters engaged in airfield and structural firefighting and rescue operations and the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program.
• Employee must meet medical standards IAW OPM GS-0081 Series and DoD Manual 6055.5.
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24 hour on/24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing (IAW HQ-USAF letter dated 29 Jan 90).
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors contrast and depth.
• May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
• May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT).
• May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment.
• Must be able to obtain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
• he maximum entry age for this position is 37 years old.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 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.

Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program Retained Grade category are eligible to apply with this preference.