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USAJOBS · 15 hours ago

LEAD FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH/ BLS

Altus AFB, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$56K/yr - $73K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Lead Firefighter to serve at Altus AFB. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee a crew engaged in firefighting and rescue operations, ensuring safety and effective response to fire hazards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leads a crew of three or more firefighters, including at least one firefighter (GS-07 or military equivalent) assigned to man a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations

Directs firefighting crew in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment

Directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex (e.g., bombers, cargo, and passenger) aircraft; the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; and the performance of hazardous material (HAZMAT) containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties

Leads assigned crew and performs emergency rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility. Assigns crew members to perform maintenance of 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

Qualification

HAZMAT OperationsFirefighting Equipment OperationEmergency First AidFire Communications EquipmentLeadershipWorking RelationsPhysical FitnessCommunication Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

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. The employee is subject to random drug testing

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. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required

Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Pre-Employment physical is a requirement for the position

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems

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

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible

Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes

Certification requirements for this position are: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)

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