Lead Firefighter (Hazmat Tech/Bls)

Pacific Air Forces • Eielson AFB, AK

3d

About The Position

The Lead Firefighter serves as the lead for a crew of three or more firefighters assigned to a major piece of firefighting equipment. The crew conducts airfield and structural firefighting, rescue operations, and work to reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards. The role includes directing crew operations at airfields handling complex aircraft and at a variety of facilities, potentially including research and large industrial complexes. Duties also involve HAZMAT containment and control, Basic Life Support, emergency rescue, first aid, and maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. The employee must comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and work in a way that enhances workplace safety.

The position requires a 72-hour workweek on a 48-hours-on, 48-hours-off schedule, including weekends and holidays. The employee may be recalled and may occasionally work other than normal duty hours, including overtime or irregular hours. This is a mission-essential position, requires participation in a mandatory physical fitness program, and is subject to pre-employment and other physical or medical examinations. Work is performed under adverse environmental conditions and falls under respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs. The employee must drive a motor vehicle and have an appropriate valid driver’s license. The position may require work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).

The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, current EMT-B certification, the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and specified DoD firefighter certifications. No education qualification requirement is listed. The role is covered by special retirement provisions for federal firefighters.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including experience leading firefighters and directing firefighting, rescue, HAZMAT, and BLS operations; maintaining equipment and station facilities; and enforcing safety protocols.
• Maintain current National Registry or State of Alaska EMT-B certification.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Hold the specified DoD Firefighter Certification System certifications: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), Apparatus Driver Operator—Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, and Apparatus Driver Operator—Mobile Water Supply (which may be obtained within one year).
• Have an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and required physical/medical examination; discern colors, contrast, and depth; and be able to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Meet the maximum entry age requirement: applicants generally must not have reached their 37th birthday by appointment, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-08 consideration when TIG applies.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Use required safety equipment and clothing and participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Be available for a 72-hour week on a 48-hour-on, 48-hour-off basis, including weekends and holidays; may be recalled and may occasionally work overtime, irregular hours, or other than normal duty hours.
• Provide copies of firefighter certifications and EMT/EMR documentation with the application as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter assigned to operate major motorized firefighting equipment.
• Direct the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Direct crash, rescue, and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft, including bombers, cargo aircraft, and passenger aircraft.
• Direct structural firefighting at a variety of facilities, potentially including research and large industrial complexes.
• Direct HAZMAT containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties.
• Lead and perform emergency rescue and administer first aid to help prevent further injury and prepare victims for transport to a medical facility.
• Assign crew members to maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and promote a safe work environment.
• Drive a motor vehicle as required.
• Participate in the mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Authorized permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable rules.

What This Job Offers

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