Lead Firefighter (Bls/Hazmat Tech)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician) in the Fire Protection Division of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. You will perform structural firefighting and rescue duties in buildings, housing units, and confined spaces; provide CPR or AED assistance during respiratory and cardiac emergencies; respond to hazardous materials incidents; and direct the operation of firefighting equipment. The role leads a crew of firefighters and requires maintaining multiple firefighting, hazardous materials, driver-operator, and emergency medical certifications.

This is a mission-essential position requiring a 72-hour workweek on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays. The position is subject to mandatory overtime and recall, and may require nights, night differential, and other unusual duty hours. The incumbent must wear personal protective equipment throughout the work shift and may travel to domestic or overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. A pre-appointment physical examination, drug testing, a valid U.S. driver's license, and an interim or final security clearance are required.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, if applying as a current federal employee for a GS position.
• Meet Department of Defense certification requirements.
• Not have reached the 37th birthday by the date of appointment, subject to applicable exceptions and waivers.
• Successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; the position is also subject to random drug testing.
• Obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Possess at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, demonstrating the listed fire hazard, equipment operation, emergency assistance, fire behavior, and crew leadership competencies.
• Possess DoD-, IFSAC-, or ProBoard-awarded certifications: Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations Technician, HAZMAT Incident Command, and Driver Operator Pumper.
• Possess National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Basic certification.
• Be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Be able to wear required personal protective equipment continuously throughout the work shift.
• Be able to travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour-on, 24-hour-off basis, including weekends and holidays; be available for mandatory overtime and recall.
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural firefighting and rescue duties in buildings, housing units, and confined spaces to eliminate and control fires.
• Perform CPR or use an AED during respiratory and cardiac emergencies.
• Apply hazardous materials response procedures and equipment to mitigate hazardous materials incidents.
• Direct the operation of firefighting equipment, including pumps, turrets, extended waterways, and ground sweep nozzles.
• Detect potential and immediate fire hazards and determine corrective action.
• Operate firefighting vehicles and equipment using the principles of hydraulics and firefighting techniques.
• Provide emergency assistance, including first aid and hazardous materials response, in accordance with safety standards and regulations.
• Apply fire propagation and progression theory to reduce fire hazards and combat fires.
• Lead a crew of firefighters by directing drills and assigning work.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, subject to funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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