Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)
Job Location:
Fort Rucker, AL - USA
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Job 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: Serve as a Firefighter at Ft. Rucker AL.
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.
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- Serve as a member of hazardous material emergency response team and structural or crash firefighting crew.
- Set up decontamination area and performs decontamination of personnel and equipment.
- Participate in training sessions to include hazardous material confinement containment and control map study ladder practice hose evolutions and positional cross training.
- Serve on desk watch detail and monitors the Automatic Fire Alarm System.
- 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 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.
- This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
- This position requires you to work rotating shifts and a 72 hour workweek.
- 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 is subject to recall for all fire fighting emergencies.
- This position is an inclement weather position.
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.
To qualify for the GS-07 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service performing structural and airfield/ARFF firefighting crash rescue and hazardous materials mitigation as a certified HAZMAT Technician; driving and operating heavy fire apparatus (pumpers and ARFF vehicles); conducting facility safety inspections to eliminate fire hazards; operating fire communications systems; and preparing or delivering training in fire protection and emergency response.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience required to qualify for the GS-07 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications: HAZMAT Technician Certification Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter Driver Operator -Pumper Driver Operator - ARFF Emergency Medical Technician.
You MUST submit a copy of the above certifications certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration). If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates you may opt to use the DoD Lookup System website ( and then save and upload your one/two-page individual report. (Rather than submitting your EMT Certification Card you may print proof of current registration with NREMT from their website (
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
- 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.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public making this determination the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- This is a Saftey and Occupational Health Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Recruitment and relocations incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
- Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
- Proof of Age: As this is a primary/rigorous firefighter position your application package MUST include a government issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
