Firefighter (Hazmat Operations)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

This public notice flyer informs interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, vacancies may or may not be filled, and applicants will not receive Notice of Result letters. The position performs structural firefighting duties at facilities that may include research or large industrial complexes. The firefighter participates in pre-fire planning by identifying new or existing hazards, operates firefighting equipment, and performs hazard and risk assessment techniques during initial incident analysis. Selectees will be hired at either GS-06 or GS-07. The position is mission essential and may require an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours. Employees must obtain and maintain firefighter certifications, a valid driver's license, and an interim and/or final security clearance. The job requires a pre-appointment physical examination, pre-employment drug test, and use of personal protective equipment throughout the work shift. Employees must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and pass the Department of the Navy E-Verify check if a new employee.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must not have reached their 37th birthday.
• Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test, and be subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must obtain and maintain current firefighter certifications.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• GS-07: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-06, including fire control or extinguishment, rescue operations, fire-hazard detection/reduction/elimination, hazardous-materials incident control, operation of firefighting vehicles, and non-invasive emergency medical procedures.
• GS-07 required certifications: Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and CPR, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ARFF. Certifications must be submitted.
• GS-06: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05, including fire control or extinguishment, team-member rescue operations, fire-hazard detection/reduction/elimination, and hazardous-materials incident control.
• GS-06 certifications required within one year of hire: Firefighter I and II, CPR, HAZMAT Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator ARFF, and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician. Copies of certifications must be submitted with the application.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously throughout the work shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural firefighting at facilities that may include research 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 during initial incident analysis.
• Control or extinguish fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade.
• Perform rescue operations.
• Detect, reduce, or eliminate potential fire hazards.
• Control hazardous materials incidents.
• Drive and operate firefighting vehicles.
• Perform non-invasive emergency medical procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the type of position.

What This Job Offers

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