FIREFIGHTER
What you'd do
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at various locations throughout the United States Marine Corps.
Major duties
You will perform duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and serve in a team responsible for the rescue and on scene care of victim(s) of fire, illness accidents or other types of injuries. You will respond to incidents such as structure fires, wildland fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, aircraft crashes and hazardous materials incidents. You will fight fires and conduct fire suppression operations while leading and directing crew in all aspects of firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, search and rescue, fire prevention and communications. You will perform engine inspections and building pre-plans. You will review contractor designs and specifications for fire suppression/detection systems You will conduct periodic and special inspections of high hazard buildings on and off base; inspect installed sprinkler systems CO2 systems, flooding systems etc to ensure they are operational, maintained and adequate You will conduct training for fire inspectors and firefighters, maintain Emergency Communication equipment respond to emergency incidents and assume command and control You will perform safety and maintenance inspections on emergency transport vehicles. Perform maintenance of fire hydrants and check water system valves.
What you need to qualify
GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) providing fire prevention, and protection, assist in emergency operations to include hazardous material responses, and responding to medical emergencies performing initial and ongoing assessments, performing physical examinations, and assisting patients with medical treatment; planning, and coordinating a fire prevention program, establishing fire prevention policies and procedures, developing and implementing Fire and Life Safety training programs, and conducting fire and safety inspections off all buildings and areas GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: utilizing firefighting techniques for fire hazards; working with firefighting equipment; driving and operating a variety of firefighting vehicles, apparatuses or equipment; serving as a Firefighter extinguishing fires, conducting search and rescue operations, performing invasive and non-invasive emergency and medical procedures. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Certifications for GS-08: This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, Apparatus Driver/Operator, State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Basic Life Support (EMT-D) certification and Hazmat Certification (within one year of employment) State of California Department of Motor Vehicles Firefighter Endorsement (for positions located in CA) If you do not possess all of the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Do you possess the above certifications? Certifications for GS-009 : This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I and II and HAZMAT Operations. Malintaln a valid Virginia State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification, or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification that Is reciprocal to the State of Virginia, or a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification. The 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. Do you possess the above certifications? 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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