Hazmat Technical Rescue

County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL DEFINITION: As a Special Operations Member of the Lehigh County Emergency Rescue Team, you will be responsible for executing high-risk rescue operations and specialized emergency response missions. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in critical situations, requiring advanced skills, training, and a commitment to teamwork. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only) High-Risk Rescue Operations: Execute technical rescues in challenging environments such as swift water, confined spaces, high-angle settings, and collapsed structures. Specialized Emergency Response: Provide expertise and support in incidents involving hazardous materials, mass casualty incidents, and urban search and rescue (USAR) scenarios. Equipment and Tool Proficiency: Maintain and operate specialized equipment and tools required for various rescue operations, ensuring readiness and functionality at all times. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other emergency response units, including fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and medical personnel, to coordinate and execute complex operations seamlessly. Training and Development: Continuously participate in training exercises and professional development programs to enhance skills in technical rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and incident command systems. Community Engagement: Educate and engage with the community on emergency preparedness and safety practices through public demonstrations and outreach initiatives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Emergency Alerting System.
• Ability to interact with other public safety agencies and cleanup contractors at an incident scene.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, NFPA and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of emergency response protocols.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Act 1990-165 Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act and other enabling legislation.
• Ability to operate a variety of environmental monitoring equipment.
• Ability to read and assimilate information from highly technical written manuals and materials.
• Ability to speak, read and write English clearly and understandably.
• Ability to read and discern visual images and colors on a variety of media, including computer video display terminals.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift heavy tool kits, spill containment booms, bundles of pads, bags of spill absorbent, etc.
• Accuracy in written and typed work assignments.
• Ability to present ideas both orally and written.
• Successful completion of a criminal history investigation.
• High school diploma or possession of a GED Certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
• Minimum certified competency at the OSHA Hazardous Materials Technician level, preferably including Incident Command.
• Documented career/volunteer-working experience with a public safety agency.
• Experience or education in the operation of computer equipment, peripherals, media, etc.
• Experience in providing training to Spec Ops members and other public safety agencies.
• Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited above.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical rescues in challenging environments such as swift water, confined spaces, high-angle settings, and collapsed structures.
• Provide expertise and support in incidents involving hazardous materials, mass casualty incidents, and urban search and rescue (USAR) scenarios.
• Maintain and operate specialized equipment and tools required for various rescue operations, ensuring readiness and functionality at all times.
• Work closely with other emergency response units, including fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and medical personnel, to coordinate and execute complex operations seamlessly.
• Continuously participate in training exercises and professional development programs to enhance skills in technical rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and incident command systems.
• Educate and engage with the community on emergency preparedness and safety practices through public demonstrations and outreach initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees