Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Tech)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $36,049.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
This job opportunity arises through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA), a recruitment approach authorized by the Department of Defense (DoD) designed to facilitate swift hiring for certain vital personnel roles within the competitive federal service. The DHA streamlines the process by allowing the DoD to appoint highly qualified candidates to positions that are critical to national security and public safety without the traditional, lengthy competitive hiring procedures. This particular solicitation pertains to firefighter roles in the federal service, emphasizing the necessity for experienced and certified individuals capable of fulfilling the demanding duties of fire protection, rescue operations, and hazard control.Show More
Job Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- One year of specialized experience or education combinations according to GS level
- Completion of required DoD Fire and Emergency Services certifications
- Submission of proof of certifications and licenses
- For GS-06 and GS-07, qualification must be met by experience alone
- Ability to submit transcripts if qualifying based on education
- Evaluation of foreign education credentials when applicable
- Physical and mental fitness to perform firefighting duties
- Adherence to Special Retirement Coverage provisions
- Employment under OTHER federal employment type
Job Qualifications
- Experience controlling or extinguishing fires in military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental firefighting roles
- Experience conducting rescue operations
- Experience in fire hazard detection and reduction
- Experience operating fire communications equipment
- Experience controlling hazardous materials incidents
- Experience developing or providing training in fire protection and prevention
- Possession of DoD Fire and Emergency Services certifications appropriate to the GS level
- American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider certification
- State or National Registry EMT License for GS-07 level
Job Duties
- Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department or brigade
- Conducting rescue operations
- Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards
- Operating fire communications equipment
- Controlling hazardous materials incidents
- Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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