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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)

White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $72K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician). The role involves responding to various fire and hazardous materials incidents, providing emergency medical care, and ensuring safety during operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Respond to fire alarms for all classes of fires, including those involving radioactive and/or hazardous materials, medical emergencies, rescue operations; wildland fires, hazardous material incidents, and aircraft emergencies

Analyze a hazardous materials incident to determine the magnitude of the problem in terms of outcome

Verify the presence or concentrations of hazardous materials through the use of monitoring equipment

Assess fire ground conditions for safety

Operate portable and stationary firefighting apparatus. Use breathing and other protective equipment

Respond to fires using wild-land firefighting equipment to control the spread of fires and to protect property

Respond on site to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses. Provide advanced or detailed patient assessment by conducting a systematic evaluation of the patient's condition

Perform advanced airway techniques including the use of an esophageal or dual lumen airway device and oral intubation using laparoscopy

Utilize pulse oximeter, capnometry, capnography, or other secondary confirmation methods to ensure correct placement of emergency advanced airway devices

Qualification

Firefighter IIIEmergency Medical Technician - IntermediateHAZMAT TechnicianDriver Operator - PumperDriver Operator - Mobile Water PumpDriver Operator - ARFFAirport FirefighterRescue operationsFire hazard detectionFire communications equipmentAdvanced airway techniques

Required

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application

Specialized Experience GS-05: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; and (2) rescue operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04)

OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages

Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; and (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05)

Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which 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; and/or (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06)

Specialized Experience GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in all phases of structural firefighting to include fire prevention and protection, chemistry fire, fire-hazard recognition, characteristics of fuels, propellants, explosives, hazardous materials, basic fire engineering technology and emergency medical and first aid. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07)

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess: GS-05 - Firefighter I and II; GS-06 - Firefighter I and II and HAZMAT Operations; GS-07 - Fire Fighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - Mobile Water Pump, and Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF); GS-08 - Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - Mobile Water Pump, and Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)

Certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable

Proof of Age: As this is a primary/rigorous firefighter position, your application package MUST include a government issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position

This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position

This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties

This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident

This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations

This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer

This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period

Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments

The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles

This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test

This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program

This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program

Incumbent will be required to work 72 hours per week (144 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include working nights, weekends, and holidays

Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends. Subject to recall to duty

This position may require traveling by air and/or ground to emergency sites

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time

Within the first year of occupying the position, the incumbent must obtain and then continue to maintain DoD Wildland Firefighter I and Wildland Firefighter II certifications

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.