Lead Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Dugway Proving Ground, UT

30d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base 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.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires the 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.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Duties meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• Subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Must wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• Requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• Requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an annual emergency vehicle operator's course.
• As appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required as well as the appropriate Emergency Vehicle Operator's certification.
• Requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; and (2) Rescue operations and administering emergency medical aid; and (3) Utilizing hazardous material response equipment/supplies to mitigate incidents; and (4) Operate fire apparatus including pumpers and crash trucks to maximize firefighting effectiveness.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain the following 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 AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification indicating a future expiration date when applicable: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (if incumbent possesses a state EMT - Basic certification s/he must be able to obtain and maintain NREMT certification within 1 year of appointment), HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - ARFF, Fire Inspector I, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I.
• Must submit a copy of certifications with the application package.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Requires 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.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Within the first year of occupying the position, incumbent must obtain and then continue to maintain the following DoD Firefighter certification levels: Driver Operator - Aerial, Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply, Wildland Firefighter I.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a crew chief in charge of firefighting personnel on a specified shift.
• Distributes and balances the workload among employees, assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned workload while making day-to-day adjustments with established priorities.
• Serves as a driver/operator, driving and operating firefighting apparatus of significant complexity.
• Serves as a firefighter providing fire protection and respond to medical emergencies as a first responder.
• Performs maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency, and standby duties.
• Works 72 hours per week (144 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hours shift, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.

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 relocation 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed