Lead Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic LS)

Washington Headquarters Services•Adams County, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Washington Headquarters Services, Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), Fire and Emergency Services Division. The installation includes a nationally critical underground communications facility and three satellite sites containing substantial quantities and varieties of combustible and valuable equipment and supplies. The Lead Firefighter directs firefighter and driver/operator crews responding to structural, wildland, and crash-rescue emergencies, and assumes incident command for firefighting, rescue, and medical incidents when a supervisor is absent. The incumbent responds to hazardous-substance releases in complex environments, including confined spaces and high-voltage power plants, and mitigates hazards using specialized protective gear and control equipment. The role also provides Basic Life Support, operates and leads others in using central alarm room communications and dispatch equipment, and leads fire-prevention inspections, system testing, and fire-safety and equipment-maintenance training for civilian and military personnel. This is a mission-essential federal firefighter position requiring a non-standard shift structure of 24 hours per day, 72 hours per week, and 144 hours per pay period. The employee may work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, must wear an official uniform, and must use specialized protective equipment such as Tyvek suits and respirators. The position requires active CPR and AED certifications, EMT certification, and Pennsylvania EMT or Paramedic certification within one year of entry on duty. It is covered by federal firefighter special retirement provisions.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including applying tactical firefighting techniques in hazardous environments and managing rescue efforts; providing BLS-level EMS; and operating firefighting apparatus and equipment such as pumps, hoses, and SCBA.
Maintain active DoD, IFSAC, or Pro Board certifications in Firefighter I and II; HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, Technician, and Incident Commander; Fire Officer I; Fire Instructor I; Fire Inspector I; Public Telecommunicator I and II; Driver/Operator-Pumper; Driver/Operator-Mobile Water Supply; Airport Firefighter; and Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.
Complete and maintain Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Confined Space Operations, and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) training, in addition to the listed driver/operator certifications.
Maintain valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation certifications.
Possess an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and obtain and maintain Pennsylvania State EMT or Paramedic certification within one year of entry on duty.
Successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and participate in yearly physical examinations.
Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance as a condition of employment.
Meet U.S. citizenship and applicable Selective Service requirements.
Participate in pre-employment and random drug testing.
Wear an official uniform and use specialized protective equipment, including Tyvek suits and respirators, when required.
Work the specified non-standard shift structure and be available for hours that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Report for or remain at work during dismissal or closure situations as a mission-essential employee.

Responsibilities

Direct firefighter and driver/operator crews responding to structural, wildland, and crash-rescue emergencies.
Assume incident command responsibilities for firefighting, rescue, and medical incidents in the absence of a supervisor.
Respond to hazardous-substance releases in complex environments, including confined spaces and high-voltage power plants, and mitigate hazards using specialized protective gear and control equipment.
Provide Basic Life Support, including patient assessment, vital-sign monitoring, management of respiratory and cardiac emergencies using CPR and AEDs, and victim stabilization for transport.
Operate and lead others in using central alarm room radio communications, computer-aided dispatch systems, and fire alarm reporting systems to coordinate multi-agency emergency responses.
Lead fire-prevention inspections of industrial, assembly, and office areas.
Test fire alarm and fire-protection systems.
Conduct formal fire-safety and equipment-maintenance training for civilian and military personnel.