Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazmat Technician)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Gordon, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. This position supports the fire-prevention program to reduce or eliminate fire dangers for local employees working within the Command. It involves responding on site to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses, as well as incidents involving hazardous materials. The role serves as the Lead Firefighter directing the operation of one major piece of firefighting apparatus and an ambulance crew. Additionally, the position requires responding to local airfields for crash rescue emergencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs, including pre-employment screening, random testing, testing based on reasonable suspicion, and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Use of personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Wearing the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• Successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• Up to 5% of business travel.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• An appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) responding to medical emergencies; (3) detecting, reducing, or eliminating of potential fire hazards; (4) operating fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents.
• Firefighter I & II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Officer I, Driver Operator Pumper, and Hazardous Material Technician certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.
• Emergency Medical Technician, EMT-Basic certification (or higher) from the state of GA or National Registry of Emergency Technicians Card indicating a future expiration date.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Government issued document indicating your date of birth.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Support the fire-prevention program to reduce or eliminate fire dangers for local employees working within the Command.
• Respond on site to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses.
• Respond to incidents involving hazardous materials.
• Serve as the Lead Firefighter directing the operation of one major piece of firefighting apparatus and an ambulance crew.
• Respond to local airfield for crash rescue emergencies.
• Complete additional Rescue Technician I (DoD, IFSAC or Pro-board Certifications) within one year from date of employment as condition of employment.
• Participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Maintain a functioning telephone for recalls to duty in support of emergency operations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances May be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocations incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate MAY be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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