Lead Firefighter (Bls/Hazmat Ops)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • El Centro, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazmat Operations) serves in Navy Fire and Emergency Services at Naval Air Facility El Centro. The role performs emergency medical response, fire prevention inspections, firefighting, rescue, and hazardous-material assessment. The incumbent leads a crew of three or more firefighters assigned to a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or rescue vehicle.

The position is mission essential and may involve irregular hours, shift work, evenings, and weekends. The incumbent must wear personal protective equipment throughout the work shift and maintain required certifications, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and the required security clearance. A pre-appointment physical examination and drug test are required; the employee is also subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit; new Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must meet Department of Defense certification requirements.
• Firefighter candidates must be younger than 37 on the date of appointment, subject to applicable exceptions or waivers.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; subject to random drug testing.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment throughout the work shift.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07, including driving and operating complex firefighting vehicles and equipment, knowledge of emergency first aid, and knowledge of facility layouts and fire protection systems.
• Must possess Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Driver-Operator Pumper, Hazmat Technician Level, and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certifications. Certifications must be awarded by DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard, and supporting documentation must be provided.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• The position requires irregular hours, shift work, evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Perform CPR or use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) during respiratory and cardiac emergencies.
• Inspect buildings or storage facilities for actual or potential fire hazards and fire safety deficiencies.
• Lead a crew of three or more firefighters in firefighting and rescue operations.
• Operate firefighting equipment, including pumps, foam generators, boom, and ground sweep nozzles, to control or eliminate fires.
• Determine the potential harm of hazardous materials to people and the environment.
• Help ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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