Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Army Transportation•Concord, CA

About The Position

Serves as a Firefighter (Basic Life Support), responding to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and hazardous-material incidents. The role includes providing basic life support, conducting vessel and structural inspections, inspecting ammunition vessels for safety compliance, and operating fire and emergency-response vehicles. The position is designated mission essential and key, and is subject to Special Retirement Coverage provisions that may include a maximum entry age and mandatory retirement date. The incumbent works rotating 48-hour shifts on a schedule of 144 hours per pay period, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. The position requires wearing a uniform and personal protective equipment, participating in a physical fitness program, and traveling on temporary duty or business travel up to 10% of the time. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard Master's license for the applicable fireboat tonnage within 18 months of appointment, and must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience involving one or more of the following: controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade; rescue operations; detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; operating fire communications equipment; controlling hazardous-material incidents; or developing, implementing, or providing fire-protection and prevention training.
Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications, certified through the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, IFSAC, or PRO-Board in accordance with DoD 6055.06.
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's license or a commercial Class C license with firefighter endorsement F to operate firefighting equipment, including a tiller; a Class A or B CDL with applicable vehicle endorsements does not require the F endorsement.
Obtain and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard Master's license covering the fireboat's tonnage within 18 months of appointment.
Be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Meet medical examination and physical fitness requirements, including the ability to lift up to 45 pounds and participation in a physical fitness program under DoD and NFPA standards.
Complete a background investigation and pre-employment screening, including drug testing; the position is also subject to periodic medical examinations and random drug testing.
Work rotating 48-hour shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, and report or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as required.
Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at GS-06 or equivalent.
Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
For male applicants born after December 31, 1959, complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Use experience alone to meet the qualification requirement; 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 and 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 and controlling hazardous-material incidents.
Conduct vessel and structural inspections, including inspecting ammunition vessels for compliance with safety regulations.
Drive and operate fire trucks, emergency-response vehicles, and hazardous-material vehicles at fires, accidents, and hazardous-material emergencies.
Detect, reduce, or eliminate potential fire hazards and operate fire communications equipment.
Develop, implement, or provide training in fire protection and prevention, as applicable to the role.