Firefighter (Hazmat Tech/Basic Life Support)

Air Mobility Command • Scott AFB, IL

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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, and response to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents. The purpose of HAZMAT response is to stop or control the release. The position also performs Basic Life Support and maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

The employee works a 72-hour week on a 24-hour-on/24-hour-off basis, including weekends and holidays, and may be subject to recall. Work is performed under adverse environmental conditions and is covered by respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs. The employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management. The position may require driving a motor vehicle, working in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC), and obtaining and maintaining an appropriate security clearance.

Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements for the GS-07 Fire Protection and Prevention Series 0081, including one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent. Required certifications include DoD Firefighter Certification System credentials for Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator—Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator—Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), and Telecommunicator I and II, plus State or National Registry EMT-B certification. Mobile Water Supply and Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator certifications must be obtained within one year of assignment. The position is covered by special federal firefighter retirement provisions under FERS or CSRS. There is a maximum entry age of 37 for initial appointments, subject to stated exceptions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent is required; qualifying experience must relate to firefighting, rescue, fire-hazard detection or reduction, fire communications, HAZMAT incident control, or fire protection training.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for GS-07.
• Required certifications: DoD Firefighter Certification System Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator—Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator—ARFF, Telecommunicator I and II, and State or National Registry EMT-B certification.
• Apparatus Driver Operator—Mobile Water Supply and Apparatus Driver Operator—Aerial certifications must be obtained within one year of assignment.
• Applicants must list current firefighter-related licenses and certificates on their resumes and provide copies of certifications or a certification transcript with the application.
• Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships, communicate orally and in writing, and lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analyses and apply Basic Life Support techniques and protocols.
• The employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• A valid driver's license may be required if driving a motor vehicle is required.
• The employee may be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Initial appointees generally must not have reached their 37th birthday by appointment, subject to exceptions for certain prior federal firefighters and eligible veterans.
• Depending on appointment type, a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period applies.
• The employee must work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour-on/24-hour-off basis, including weekends and holidays, and may be subject to recall.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard and risk assessments and complete incident analyses.
• Perform Basic Life Support.
• Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties during airfield operations where hazardous conditions create a high likelihood of fire and significant potential for destructive fire.
• Perform structural firefighting at facilities including multistory buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents and take action to stop or control releases.
• 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 and, as required, work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center.
• Participate in the mandatory physical fitness program and use required safety equipment and clothing.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• A federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position status and eligibility.
• Special federal firefighter retirement coverage under FERS or CSRS.

What This Job Offers

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