Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Department of Defense • Fort Meade, MD

348d • $57,164 - $74,318

About The Position

This position is located in Fort Meade, MD and is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC). It may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. The position is permanent, full-time, and does not offer promotion potential. The salary range is $57,164 - $74,318 per year, classified under GS 7. The job requires occasional travel and does not allow for telework. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed according to agency policy.

Requirements

• Must complete a suitability or fitness determination through a background investigation.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Must obtain and maintain required licenses to operate firefighting vehicles within nine months of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Driver's Certification within six months from the effective date of appointment.
• Requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Must work 72 hours per week/144 biweekly hours.

Nice To Haves

• Firefighter I and II certifications.
• Driver/Operator Pumper certification.
• Hazardous Operations certification through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System.
• State or National Registry EMT License.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew and a hazardous material response team.
• Provides pre-hospital care to injured or ill persons as a first responder at the EMT-B level.
• Engages in various tactics necessary to perform firefighting duties, including attacking and extinguishing fires in structures, vehicles, aircraft, and wild lands.
• As a hazardous materials technician, engages in activities to mitigate incidents from site management to returning the scene to normal.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles of various sizes, including aerial ladders, aircraft crash-rescue vehicles, engine/pumpers, and hazardous materials vehicles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for relocation expenses reimbursement.
• Potential for recruitment and relocation incentives.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees