Firefighter (Bls/Hazmat Technician)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN) in the FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES of NAS JAX. You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities that may include research and/or large industrial complexes. You will participate in pre-fire planning by identifying new or existing hazards. You will operate a variety of firefighting equipment. You will perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements.
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Must obtain and submit all certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Information on exceptions and waivers for age requirement.
• Federal annuitant information.
• ICTAP applicants must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities that may include research and/or large industrial complexes.
• Participate in pre-fire planning by identifying new or existing hazards.
• Operate a variety of firefighting equipment.
• Perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.
• Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire dept/brigade.
• Performing rescue operations.
• Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards.
• Controlling hazardous materials incidents.
• Driving and operating firefighting vehicles.
• Performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures.
• Lift and move heavy objects such as charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers, equipment, incapacitated persons, and litter patients.
• Wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed