Firefighter (Basic Life Support)
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Job Location:
Southport, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50460 - 65599
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as Firefighter (Basic Life Support).
This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.
Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)
- Respond on site to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses.
- Perform initial patient assessment and physical examinations.
- Establish communications with the receiving facility.
- Respond to fire alarms and emergency calls.
- Combat fires and rescue personnel on ships and vessels.
- Perform duties as a Hazardous Materials Technician.
- Identify and classify unknown hazardous materials.
- Perform vessel and structural inspections.
- Inspect ammunition vessels for compliance with safety regulations.
- Drive and operate fire trucks emergency response vehicles and hazmat vehicles to site of fires accidents and hazardous material emergencies.
Conditions of employment
- Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
- This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoD 6055.06M to ensure continued required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 the regular performance of duties.
- The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing thereafter to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has been designated Mission the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
- In accordance with AR 690-11 this position has been designated as Key and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
- As a Key position the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
- This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
- Must obtain licenses (Military as well as a North Carolina Class B Non-CDL License) within 60 days of hire. Failure to do so will subject employee to termination.
- Employee is required to participate in a physical fitness program as described by DOD and NFPA standards.
- Position is designated inclement weather essential.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
- Incumbent must obtain and maintain United States Coast Guard Masters license covering the tonnage of Fireboat within 18 months of appointment.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. 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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (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; and/or (6) developing implementing or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above applicants must also possess:
Firefighter certificates must be certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification must be issued by State or National Registry (NREMT).
Education
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 using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- 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.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a CP-12 Safety and Occupational Health Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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.
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.
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.
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