FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN)
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities. You will identify new or existing hazards. You will operate a variety of firefighting equipment. You will perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis. You will initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support. You will work 144 hours biweekly schedule.
What you need to qualify
GS-05 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities; 2) Identifying new or existing hazards; 3) Operate a variety of firefighting equipment; 4) Perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis; and 5) Initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support. This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-05: Firefighter I and II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, and First Aid Provider. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications, you will be rated ineligible. GS-06 Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities; 2) Identifying new or existing hazards; 3) Operate a variety of firefighting equipment; 4) Perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis; and 5) Initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support. This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-06: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications, you will be rated ineligible. GS-07 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; 5) Driving and operating firefighting vehicles; and 6) Performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures. This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-07: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Driver/Operator Certification (i.e. Pumper /Aerial) and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications, you will be rated ineligible. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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