FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICIAN/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) with Security Clearance

Duties (CONT.

• * hazardous materials (HAZMAT), for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release, and to conduct performance of noninvasive emergency medical procedures.

1. Performs Basic Life Support.

1. Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.
2. Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
3. Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities; Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities; Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.

• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• The employee is required to work a 72 hour week on a 24 hour on/24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays.

• This is a testing Designated Position.

• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle.

• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).

• Incumbent will be required to obtain licensing on current and any newly assigned mission directed vehicles or equipment.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507.

• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• Incumbent will maintain a current automated system login for the purpose of conducting applicable fire department administrative business processes.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security Clearance.

• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.

(IAW: DoDD 1200.7 "Screening the Ready Reserve")

• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

QUALIFICATIONS- In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series.

Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Title 5 U.S.C.

• may be eligible to be rehired or reinstated to a primary/rigorous covered position without requiring a maximum entry age waiver if he/she will be able to complete 20 years of covered service by age 57.

Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level.

• Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator
• Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS).

Required to maintain current Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) certification.

Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at .

1. Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy.
2. Knowledge of HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions.
3. Knowledge of basic life support techniques and protocols; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
4. Skill in operating communications equipment.
5. Ability to apply basic life support techniques and protocols; conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis; maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing; and lift and carry heavy loads.

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