Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Tech/Basic Life Support

United States Space Force • Schriever AFB, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting and rescue operations. Duties include performing hazard and risk assessment, conducting incident analysis, performing Basic Life Support, driving and operating firefighting vehicles, performing structural firefighting duties for various facilities, and maintaining firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour on-/24-hour off-basis which includes weekends and holidays.
• May be subject to recall.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Public Telecommunicator I and Public Telecommunicator II certifications.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain IFSAC Incident Safety Officer certification.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications as required by the organization.
• The incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• The incumbent is required to work rotating shifts.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent is required to shave and must not have facial hair between the sealing surface of the self-contained breathing apparatus facepiece and the face and must not interfere with the operation of the facepiece.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination.
• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.
• Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; and of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc.
• Knowledge of basic and specialized structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions.
• Knowledge of basic life support techniques and protocols; and safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
• Skill in operating communications equipment.
• Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; and to lift and carry heavy loads; and to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis; and to apply basic life support techniques and protocols.
• Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes.
• Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position.
• Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System as Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, National Registry Emergency Medical Technical - Basic (EMT-B).
• If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript.
• If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.

Nice To Haves

• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Responsibilities

• Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis.
• Performs Basic Life Support.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers and aerial ladder trucks.
• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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