Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Army Transportation•Concord, CA

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position as a Firefighter (Basic Life Support). The position is covered by Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have a maximum entry age and mandatory retirement date. The firefighter responds to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous-materials incidents, and other emergencies. Duties include providing basic life support, conducting patient assessments, communicating with receiving facilities, fighting fires and conducting rescues aboard ships and vessels, serving as a Hazardous Materials Technician, inspecting vessels and structures, and operating emergency and firefighting vehicles. The role is mission essential and designated as a key position. It requires rotating 48-hour shifts, totaling 144 hours per pay period, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. The incumbent must maintain required certifications and licenses, participate in a physical fitness program, wear prescribed uniforms and personal protective equipment, and obtain and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license for the fireboat’s tonnage within 18 months of appointment. The position also involves travel up to 10% of the time and requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Appointment is generally subject to a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience involving firefighting, rescue operations, fire-hazard detection or mitigation, fire communications equipment, hazardous-materials incidents, or fire-protection and prevention training.
Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications, certified through an accepted DoD-recognized certification system.
Driver Operator Pumper Certification.
Hazmat Technician Certification.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by a state or the National Registry (NREMT).
Maintain a noncommercial driver license or commercial Class C license with a firefighter endorsement (F), unless holding a Class A or B CDL with applicable endorsements for the vehicle operated.
Obtain and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license covering the fireboat’s tonnage within 18 months of appointment.
Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Pass a background investigation and pre-employment and periodic medical examinations.
Meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting up to 45 pounds and participating in a physical fitness program.
Undergo pre-employment and subsequent drug testing, including random testing and testing under specified circumstances.
Be able to work rotating shifts and report or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants must qualify through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses.
Conduct initial patient assessments and physical examinations.
Communicate with the receiving facility.
Respond to fire alarms and emergency calls.
Combat fires and conduct rescue operations on ships and vessels.
Perform duties as a Hazardous Materials Technician, including identifying and classifying unknown hazardous materials.
Conduct vessel and structural inspections.
Inspect ammunition vessels for compliance with safety regulations.
Drive and operate fire trucks, emergency response vehicles, and hazardous-materials vehicles at emergencies.
Participate in a physical fitness program and maintain required fitness standards.
Obtain and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license covering the fireboat’s tonnage within 18 months of appointment.
Work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations, and report or remain at work during specified emergencies.