FIREFIGHTER

U.S. Department of the Navy; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy in Bremerton, WA is seeking qualified candidates for Fire Fighter positions at GS-07/06/05 levels. This notice covers varied specialized experience with firefighting, rescue operations, and hazard control.

Positions require certifications: Firefighter I & II, HAZMAT, NR-EMT, DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board credentials, and copies must be attached to your application. Experience may come from military, industrial, or public sectors.

Qualifications

• Specialized firefighting experience in organized departments.
• Rescue operations experience.
• Hazardous materials incident control.
• Emergency medical procedures proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Control or extinguish fires as part of a department.
• Perform rescue operations as needed.
• Detect, reduce, or eliminate potential fire hazards.
• Operate firefighting pumps and related equipment.
• Administer basic medical procedures.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Rescue operations

Hazardous materials control

Emergency medical procedures

Job description

GS-07

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade;
• Performing rescue operations;
• Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards;
• Controlling hazardous materials incidents;
• Driving and operating firefighting vehicles;
• Performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures.

GS-06

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade;
• Performing rescue operations;
• Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards;
• Controlling hazardous materials incidents;
• Performing basic and routine medical procedures.

GS-05

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade.
• Performing rescue operations as a team member
• Operating pumps, foam generators, and other similar equipment.

All of the above positions require the incumbent to possess certifications

GS-07: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NR-EMT). These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.

GS-06: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, First Aid Provider (FAP), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.

GS-05: This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I & II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations. 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. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.

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.