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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)

Fort Rucker, Alabama, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician) for the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence located in Fort Rucker, Alabama. The role involves serving as a member of a hazardous material emergency response team and performing firefighting duties, including the identification and containment of hazardous materials.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of hazardous material emergency response team and structural or crash firefighting crew

As a member of an emergency response team uses detection, identification, and monitoring equipment to identify hazardous products

Performs or assists in administration of first aid to injured victims

Uses patch, seal, and leak kits or other specialized equipment to contain hazardous substance releases, protect lives and conserve property

Qualification

HAZMAT Technician certificationFirefighter I certificationFirefighter II certificationEmergency Medical Technician certificationDriver Operator - Pumper certificationDriver Operator - ARFF certificationPhysical fitnessTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Must be certified within the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Fighter Certification system at HAZMAT Technician, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Emergency Medical Technician

Must lift up to 45 lbs

Must climb ladders up to 100 feet

Must climb in and over obstacles

Must move charged fire hose lines in the regular performance of duties

Must obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles

Must wear prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty

Must participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program

Must work 106 hours or a 144 hours bi-weekly tour of duty

Must work rotating shifts

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

Incumbent requires successfully complete physical examination

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