Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)

• Responds to alarms combats fire and rescues personnel requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks.
• Serves as hose person ladder person hydrant person rescue person nozzle person salvage person or hand lineperson.
• Performs fire prevention inspections of structures facilities airfields and areas of the installation.
• Operates portable and stationary firefighting apparatus ventilates buildings and aircraft evacuates or rescues occupants.
• Survey incident sites to identify the materials and containers for presence and concentrations of hazardous materials to stop release of subsequent contamination.
• As an EMT performs as a member of a team responsible for on scene emergency medical treatment and care of victims of fire sudden illness or accidental injury.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 the regular performance of duties.
• 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 incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• 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 requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; with a work schedule of 72 hours a week/144 hours per pay period.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an annual emergency vehicle operators course.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued required level of physical and health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• 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 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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:You must have One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military industrial volunteer or governmental fire department or brigade; conducting rescue operations and administering emergency medical aid; and/or utilizing hazardous material response equipment/supplies to identify and contain hazardous products. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06)

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above applicants must also possess the below listed 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) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.GS-07:

To qualify the incumbent must possess the following IFSAC/PROBOARD certifications at time of application: Firefighter I and II Airport Firefighter HAZMAT Technician and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic which must be issued by a State or National Registry. Within 12 months the incumbent must obtain: IV authorization. (Applicants must attach all certificate copies with application) 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 6055.06M

FIREFIGHTER PRIMARY RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous firefighter position under the provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 USC 8412(d)(FERS). This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link:

Proof of Age: As this is a Primary 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.