Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Homestead AFB, FL

About The Position

The Firefighter serves on a crew engaged in airfield, structural, and crash-rescue firefighting and performs Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician duties. The position responds to the presence or potential release of hazardous materials to stop or control the release. Work includes emergency response in environments where hazardous conditions make fire likely and potentially destructive, as well as rescue, first aid, and upkeep of firefighting equipment and station facilities. The employee works a 72-hour week on a 24-hours-on/24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays, and may be subject to recall. The position may require work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center. It is mission-essential, involves adverse environmental conditions, and is covered by respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs. A pre-employment physical examination is required, and occasional travel may be required. The employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program, use safety equipment and clothing provided by management, drive a motor vehicle with a valid appropriate driver's license, and be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth. A Secret clearance must be obtained and maintained; the position is also subject to random drug testing. Applicants must meet the specialized-experience and federal time-in-grade requirements described in the announcement. Required certifications are Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, and HAZMAT Technician under DoD-adopted NFPA standards. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a State or National Registry EMT Basic Life Support certification within one year of assignment. The position is covered as secondary under federal firefighter special retirement provisions.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, such as firefighting, rescue operations, fire-hazard detection or mitigation, fire communications equipment operation, hazardous-material incident control, or fire-protection training.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement, including one year at GS-06 for GS-07; this also applies to specified current or recent GS employees applying under VEOA.
Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications.
Airport Firefighter certification.
HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, and HAZMAT Technician certifications under NFPA standards adopted by DoD.
Obtain and maintain a State or National Registry EMT Basic Life Support certification within one year of assignment.
U.S. citizenship.
Obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Pass a pre-employment physical examination and participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
Use management-provided safety equipment and clothing; meet respiratory protection and hearing conservation program requirements.
Valid appropriate driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Ability to lift and carry heavy loads and apply emergency first aid techniques.
Knowledge of airfield and structural firefighting equipment, techniques, procedures, and building design, construction, and occupancy.
Knowledge of hazardous-material emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation; emergency first aid; and applicable safety requirements.
Skill in operating communications equipment.
Ability to maintain good working relations and communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis.
Work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour-on/24-hour-off basis, including weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall.
Subject to random drug testing.
Occasional travel may be required.
Must list current firefighter-related licenses and certificates on the resume and provide copies or a certification transcript as directed.

Nice To Haves

Superior qualifications are authorized.
Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof provided on the resume.
Student loan repayment may be authorized.
Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Relocation incentive may be authorized.
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
PCS may be paid if authorized.

Responsibilities

Assess hazards and risks and conduct complete incident analyses.
Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties for air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions make fire likely and potentially destructive.
Perform structural firefighting at facilities such as multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities.
Rescue personnel and provide first aid to prevent further injury and prepare victims for transport to a medical facility.
Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
Respond to hazardous-material incidents and stop or control actual or potential releases.
Operate fire communications equipment and, as required, work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center.