Firefighter (Basic Life SupportHazmat Technician)

• Provide medical care as emergency medical technician.
• Drive fire fighting equipment to and from scene of fire; position vehicles so that maximum utilization may be made of its facilities and equipment.
• Serve as a fully trained member of a fire fighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property.
• Operate alarm room equipment including radio and fire reporting facilities.
• Perform as a member of a team in controlling spills that may be of a hazardous and often times unknown substance.
• Perform fire protection inspections.
• Insure proper functioning of vehicle via routine check-ups and make minor emergency repairs during periods of dispatch.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 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 50 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.
• Incumbent is required to possess or obtain and maintain a NYS first Responder Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Government Drivers License within 6 months.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• 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.
• Due to the nature of this position employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs as required mutual aid support to local fire departments.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Drivers License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Incumbent must meet the certification requirements IAW Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program Manual DOD Instruction 6055.6-M.
• This position involves duties which are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations regarding hazardous waste.
• See Qualifications and Additional Information sections for additional requirements.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify you must meet the 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; and (4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or 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 required certifications and they must be within the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Fighter Certification System Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (FSPQS)/ProBoard or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certified:

• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II
• Hazmat Technician
• New York State EMT Certification - Basic (or equivalent or higher) certification such as a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT-B) certification.