Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Castle Point (NY); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Firefighter (Basic Life Support) in the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Castle Point and Montrose, NY. The role focuses on controlling fires, rescuing individuals, and reducing hazards while operating EMS and fire suppression equipment.

Candidates must meet English proficiency, licensing, and NFPA/NYS certification requirements, with progressive qualification levels for GS-6 and GS-7. The schedule is 48 hours on/72 hours off, with on-site work.

Qualificações

• Must meet English language proficiency requirement per 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
• Selected candidates must obtain specified NFPA/NYS certifications for GS-6/GS-7.
• Experience in firefighting, rescue, hazmat, and EMS operations required as described.
• Resume must document job duties, dates, and hours per week for qualification.
• Selectives include NFPA 1001 Firefighter II and EMT-B credentials.

Responsabilidades

• Control and extinguish fires; rescue persons; reduce hazards.
• Drive and operate pumpers, ambulances, and service vehicles.
• Inspect and test fire protection equipment.
• Train personnel in fire protection and prevention.
• Operate fire communications equipment.
• Advise on structural fire prevention improvements.
• Plan and conduct fire protection and prevention programs.
• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and noninvasive EMS care.
• Respond to hazardous material releases with HMRT equipment.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor or Fire Chief.

Conhecimentos

National Firefighter II Certification

Apparatus Operator – Pump

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – B

Hazardous Materials Operations

NFPA 472 IC-200

Fire Inspector I Certification

NFPA 1001 Firefighter II

National Registry or NYS EMT-B

Confined Space Rescue Technician (NH)

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

These positions are located within the Fire Department in the Fire Service at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Castle Point and Montrose - NY. The Firefighter (Basic Life Support) works to control and extinguish fires - rescue persons endangered by fire - and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 11/06/2026. To qualify for this position at the GS-6 grade level - you must meet the following: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Firefighter. Such duties may include (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; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing - implementing - or providing training in fire protection and prevention. These assignments would have been performed of a more limited scope and with less independence than the full performance level - and be performed under supervision - consulting with the supervisor when problems are encountered. To qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level - you must meet the following: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Firefighter (Basic Life Support). Such duties may include (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; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing - implementing - or providing training in fire protection and prevention. At this level - assignments would have been performed independently - with little or no supervision - only consulting with the supervisor when unusual problems are encountered. In addition to the above requirements - you must also meet all of the following requirements to qualify for this position: English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to perform the duties of this position. Maximum Age Requirement: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit - but who have previously served as a federal employee in a covered position - may be eligible to re-enter the fire service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered and creditable Federal fire service by the time the firefighter reaches the age of 57. Requirements for Motor Vehicle Operation - Driver's License: Applicants must possess and maintain a current and valid State motor vehicle operator's license of the appropriate classification or kind (must be possess at application). Applicants also may be required to pass a practical road test in the Class A Triple Combination Pumper and be capable of operating all firefighting equipment including that on board the fire truck. Applicants also may be required to provide information on their driving record. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability - before appointment - to operate specific equipment to which they will be assigned - or similar related types of hydraulic equipment. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you may be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license. This position includes Selective Placement Factors (skill - knowledge - ability - or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factors for this position are the required Certifications listed below. Copies of your current and valid certifications must be submitted with your application to receive credit. NOTE: NFPA the National Fire Protection Association. GS-6 Grade Level Certifications: Current and valid National Firefighter II - in accordance with NFPA 1001 Current and valid National or NYS Apparatus Operator - Pumper Current and valid National or NYS Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic Certification Current and valid National or NYS Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification - in accordance with Chapter 5 - Core Competencies - in NFPA 472 National Incident Management System - ICs-200 GS-7 Grade Level Certifications: Current and valid National Firefighter II Certification Current and valid National or NYS Apparatus Operator- Pump National Hazardous Materials Operations Level Current and valid National Fire Inspector I Certification Current and valid National Registry or New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic Certification Current and valid National Incident Management System - IC 200 Level Certification Within 24 months of employment - you will be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications for the GS-7 grade level: National Fire Inspector II Certification National Apparatus Operator-Pumper Certification National or New York State Confined Space Rescue Technician Certification Physical Requirements: Applicants will be given a physical examination including a treadmill and agility test. Failure to pass these tests may be justification for disqualification. Periodic medical examinations following appointment may be required to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position. NOTE: You must provide detailed information on your resume of your experience performed. Information such such as "I was a Firefighter" - "I was a Firefighter for a number of years -" or only the job title(s) is insufficient to determine your qualifications. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title - duties - month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• This position performs work to control and extinguish fires - rescue persons endangered by fire - and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards during a work shift of 72 hours per week on a rotating basis
• Major duties include but are not limited too: Performs specialized rescues - hazardous materials spill response and serves as a driver/operator of pumpers - ambulances and special service vehicles
• Performs fire protection inspector duties - including inspecting and testing fire protection equipment
• Training personnel in fire protection and prevention
• Operate fire communications equipment
• Advise on improvements to structures for better fire prevention
• Plans - directs - or carries out fire protection and prevention programs and operations
• Operate and use fire extinguishing equipment carried on the apparatus such as foam and dry chemical extinguishing agents
• Follows protocols in providing basic life support
• Performs emergency medical procedures that are noninvasive
• Provides BLS transport of patients for medical appointments and emergency treatment as indicated to the appropriate medical facility
• Provides assessment of patient to physician or nurse who relies on these observations to provide additional treatment
• Performs duties as a member of the Medical Center Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT)
• Responds to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for stopping or controlling the release using specialized chemical protective clothing and control equipment
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisory Firefighter or Fire Chief
• Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
• Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level
• Work Schedule: 48 hours on/72 hours off Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Firefighter (Basic Life Support)/PD03506A and PD19443A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized