Firefighter (Hazmat Tech/Basic Life Support)

Air Mobility Command•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

Serves as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) on a crew engaged in airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations, and responses to actual or potential hazardous-material releases to stop or control the release. The position performs hazard and risk assessments and complete incident analyses; provides Basic Life Support; and responds to fires and rescue incidents involving air traffic or support operations, where the likelihood of fire and its potential for becoming destructive are high. Structural firefighting may involve multistory buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities. The employee also maintains firefighting equipment and station facilities and follows health, safety, and environmental procedures. The position requires a 72-hour workweek on a 24-hour-on/24-hour-off schedule, including weekends and holidays, and may be subject to recall. The employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program, use safety equipment and clothing provided by management, and work under adverse environmental conditions. Respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs apply. The employee may need to drive a motor vehicle, work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center, and obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance. Required certifications include DoD Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, and State or National Registry EMT-B certification. Applicants must provide copies of their certifications or an eligible certification transcript with their application. The job has no education qualification requirement. It is covered by federal firefighter special retirement provisions.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, such as firefighting, rescue operations, fire-hazard detection or mitigation, operating fire communications equipment, controlling hazardous-material incidents, or providing fire-protection training.
Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for GS-07 consideration when applicable.
DoD certification as Firefighter I and Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, and Hazmat Technician under DoD-adopted NFPA standards.
State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician—Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification.
Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Ability to operate communications equipment; communicate orally and in writing; maintain good working relations; lift and carry heavy loads; conduct HAZMAT incident analyses; and apply Basic Life Support techniques and protocols.
Knowledge of airfield and structural firefighting equipment, techniques, procedures, building design, construction and occupancy; HAZMAT response procedures, equipment, identification and mitigation; Basic Life Support protocols; and applicable safety requirements.
Work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour-on/24-hour-off schedule, including weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall.
Participate in mandatory physical fitness requirements and use employer-provided safety equipment and clothing.
Work under adverse environmental conditions and comply with respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
May be required to drive a motor vehicle and hold an appropriate valid driver's license.
May be required to work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center and obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
Applicants for initial appointment to a primary and rigorous firefighter position generally must not have reached age 37 by appointment, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.
Submit copies of required firefighter and EMT certifications or a recent certification transcript with the application.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if required.
Depending on appointment type, serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Perform hazard and risk assessments and complete incident analyses.
Provide Basic Life Support.
Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations.
Respond to hazardous-material incidents and control or stop actual or potential releases.
Perform structural firefighting at facilities such as multistory buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities.
Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
Follow health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and work in a manner that enhances workplace safety.
Operate communications equipment; may be assigned to the Fire Alarm and Communications Center.
Participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.

Benefits

A federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
Student loan repayment may be authorized.
Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Relocation incentive may be authorized.
PCS relocation may be paid if authorized under applicable rules.
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible employees.

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