Firefighter (Haz Mat Tech/Basic Life Support)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • March AFB, CA

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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, response to hazardous materials incidents to stop or control releases, and noninvasive emergency medical procedures. The position conducts hazard and risk assessments and complete incident analyses; performs Basic Life Support; and responds to aircraft and structural fires where hazardous conditions create a high likelihood of fire and potentially destructive consequences. Structural firefighting may involve large multistory buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities. The employee maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities and follows health, safety, and environmental rules to enhance workplace safety.

The employee works a 72-hour week on a 24-hours-on/24-hours-off schedule that includes weekends and holidays, and may be recalled. Work may take place under adverse environmental conditions. The employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program, use provided safety equipment and clothing, and meet respiratory-protection and hearing-conservation program requirements. Duties may include working in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC) and driving a motor vehicle.

This is a GS-07 position requiring one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, along with applicable federal time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion applicants. Required firefighter certifications include Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, and a current California or National Registry EMT-B certification. The position is covered by special federal firefighter retirement provisions. Applicants for initial appointment must not have reached age 37 by the appointment date, subject to the stated provisions for prior federal civilian firefighter service.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level, including experience in one or more listed areas: firefighting in an organized department or brigade; rescue operations; fire-hazard detection, reduction, or elimination; fire communications equipment operation; hazardous-materials incident control; or fire-protection and prevention training.
• Applicable federal time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion applicants: one year at GS-06 for GS-07, where applicable.
• Airport Firefighter certification, including Firefighter I and II.
• HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, and HAZMAT Technician certifications.
• Maintain a current California or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification.
• Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment, techniques, procedures, and 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 applicable safety requirements.
• Skill in operating communications equipment.
• Ability to maintain good working relations, communicate orally and in writing, lift and carry heavy loads, conduct complete HAZMAT incident analyses, and apply Basic Life Support techniques and protocols.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical/physical examination and participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Must use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must be able to work under adverse environmental conditions and comply with respiratory-protection and hearing-conservation program requirements.
• Must have an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Initial appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment, subject to the stated provisions for prior covered federal civilian firefighter service.
• Applicants must list firefighter-related licenses and certifications on their resumes and provide copies of certifications or the specified certification transcript with their application.
• Depending on position type, selected applicants must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; continued employment is subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazard and risk assessments and conduct complete incident analyses.
• Provide Basic Life Support and perform noninvasive emergency medical procedures.
• Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations.
• Perform structural firefighting in facilities such as multistory buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents and stop or control releases.
• Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures to enhance workplace safety.
• Operate communications equipment and, as required, work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center.
• Drive a motor vehicle as required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.
• Special FERS and CSRS retirement provisions for federal firefighters.

What This Job Offers

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