Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Hunter AFB, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit qualified candidates for a competitive-service position with the U.S. Department of Defense at Hunter AFB. It is a primary/rigorous firefighter position covered by Special Retirement Coverage and may have a maximum entry age and mandatory retirement date. Assignments become progressively more difficult and are performed under closer-than-normal supervision until the full-performance level at GS-07 is reached.

The firefighter responds to alarms, combats fires, performs rescues, and carries out firefighting tasks such as serving as a hose, ladder, hydrant, rescue, nozzle, salvage, or hand-line person. The position conducts fire-prevention inspections of structures, facilities, airfields, and installation areas; operates portable and stationary firefighting apparatus; ventilates buildings and aircraft; and evacuates or rescues occupants. At incident sites, the employee surveys materials and containers to identify hazardous materials and their concentrations and to help stop releases and further contamination. If licensed as an EMT, the employee may provide on-scene emergency medical treatment and care as part of a team.

The position requires shift work, with regularly rotating shifts and a schedule of 72 hours per week/144 hours per pay period. Shifts provide coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations. The employee must complete annual job-performance testing and an emergency vehicle operator course, participate in a cardiovascular fitness program, and meet medical and physical fitness requirements. The employee must be able to lift up to 45 pounds, wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel, and hold a valid state driver's license. The role is mission essential, and the employee may be required to report or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Temporary duty or business travel is required 5% of the time.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the applicable GS-05, GS-06, or GS-07 education and/or specialized-experience qualifications.
• GS-05 specialized experience: one year controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, making force entries, ventilating structures, or conducting rescue operations, including administering first aid; alternatively, four years of post-high-school education in Fire Science, Fire Training, or a related field, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• GS-06 specialized experience: one year operating firefighting equipment, including pumps and heavy handheld equipment, and extinguishing agents; performing emergency medical services; and carrying out orders and using and maintaining firefighting equipment during strenuous conditions.
• GS-07 specialized experience: one year controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade; conducting rescue operations and administering emergency medical aid; and using hazardous-material response equipment or supplies to identify and contain hazardous products.
• GS-05 applicants must hold IFSAC/PROBOARD Firefighter I and II certifications when applying, and must obtain Airport Firefighter and HAZMAT Operations certifications within 12 months.
• GS-06 applicants must hold IFSAC/PROBOARD Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, and Airport Firefighter certifications when applying, and must obtain HAZMAT Technician and EMT certifications within 48 months.
• GS-07 applicants must hold IFSAC/PROBOARD Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certifications when applying; the EMT-Basic certification must be issued by a state or the National Registry.
• Submit copies of applicable certifications with the application.
• Submit a government-issued document indicating date of birth; otherwise, the application will be incomplete and receive no further consideration.
• Pass a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Complete pre-employment and periodic medical examinations under DoDM 6055.06.
• Lift up to 45 pounds in regular duties.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test and an annual emergency vehicle operator's course.
• Participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel.
• Work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations, on a schedule of 72 hours per week/144 hours per pay period.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations when required to support mission operations.
• Meet a one-year probationary period if not already completed.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship and use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms, combat fires, and perform rescue and other firefighting tasks.
• Serve in firefighting roles such as hose person, ladder person, hydrant person, rescue person, nozzle person, salvage person, or hand-line person.
• Conduct fire-prevention inspections of structures, facilities, airfields, and other installation areas.
• Operate portable and stationary firefighting apparatus.
• Ventilate buildings and aircraft and evacuate or rescue occupants.
• Survey incident sites to identify hazardous materials, containers, and concentrations, and help stop releases and subsequent contamination.
• If licensed as an EMT, provide on-scene emergency medical treatment and care as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to federal service.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED