Firefighter 2 (Palmdale CA)

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

2d•$51,400 - $85,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is looking to hire either a Firefighter 2 to our team of diverse professionals at our Palmdale, CA location! The selected candidate will be responsible for performing assigned firefighting and emergency response services tasks with established protocols and standard procedures. Participates as a member of the emergency response unit in providing fire suppression and prevention services, medical services, hazardous spill response and specialized rescue operations in accordance with NFPA, Federal, State and local standards. Conducts inspections of fire extinguishers and fire systems (e.g., sprinklers, fire hydrants). May operate and maintain emergency response vehicles. This position does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant experience
Must have: Firefighter 1, HazMat Awareness and Operations and a current EMT-B certification, California or National Registry.
Must obtain Airport Firefighter within 1 year and Firefighter 2 within a year of hire
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain multiple program accesses (PARs). These must be obtained as a condition of employment.
Must be able to pass NFPA Firefighter medical exam/physical
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Currently possess an Active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Performs assigned firefighting and emergency response services tasks with established protocols and standard procedures.
Participates as a member of the emergency response unit in providing fire suppression and prevention services, medical services, hazardous spill response and specialized rescue operations in accordance with NFPA, Federal, State and local standards.
Conducts inspections of fire extinguishers and fire systems (e.g., sprinklers, fire hydrants).
May operate and maintain emergency response vehicles.