Crash-Rescue and Security Specialist

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision from a designated supervisor, perform crash-rescue operations, combat aircraft and structural fires, maintain and operate crash-rescue fire equipment, reset alarm system, test sprinkler system, perform fire prevention and security, perform wildlife hazard management, and safety duties. This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3288 - Crash-Rescue and Security Specialist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Requirements

Certified in Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF). Or applicable certification from INTERNATIONAL FIRE SERVICE ACCREDITATION CONGRESS(IFSAC) or NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SYSTEM (NPQS) or Illinois State Fire Marshal
Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience as a firefighter and certification as a Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF)/Firefighter II with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
Ability to operate various types of firefighting-rescue apparatus and hand and power firefighting rescue tools.
Ability to use communication equipment properly.
Knowledge of first aid and hazardous materials incidents.

Nice To Haves

EMT-B/EMT Certification in the State of Illinois or NREMT (National Registry Emergency Medical Technician) with the ability to obtain Illinois slate license.
Three or more years of aircraft crash-rescue and firefighting experience.
Be certified by the State Fire Marshal's Office as a Certified Fire Instructor.

Responsibilities

Perform crash-rescue operations involving aircraft.
Perform fire prevention duties as assigned.
Attend training sessions as required.
Perform required FAA and TSA training for airport personnel.
Prepare required reports.
Act as a security guard throughout the airport areas, monitoring the computer controlled access system at the Terminal Building, monitoring the CCTV system, and taking necessary corrective action based on given authority.
Conducts airfield inspections and issues NOTAMs.
Perform fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance as required.
Performs fire safety inspection on the airport property, buildings, grounds and equipment.
Takes necessary action based on given authority and reporting any unusual circumstances as directed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Be responsible for the custodial maintenance of the airport Security Crash-Rescue and Fire Department Headquarters.
Combat fires resulting from aircraft crashes or other operational accidents, or incidents resulting from the storage or handling of gasoline and special fuels and other hazardous materials related to the operations and/or use of aircraft.
Combat structural fires.
Maintain and operate all crash-rescue fire equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on sprinkler and alarm system.
Perform Wildlife Hazard Management practices as required by the FAA.