Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Built for the Badge; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge is seeking a Firefighter - Basic Life Support at the GS-7 level in the United States. English proficiency is required to perform duties and communicate effectively.

Candidates must have at least one year of specialized Federal service experience and be prepared to perform firefighting, rescue, hazard control, and operate fire communications equipment. This role emphasizes training, compliance with standards, and the ability to work as part of a federal fire team.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 in the Federal Service.
• Experience includes firefighting, rescue operations, and hazard control.
• Experience with fire communications equipment and training in fire protection.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

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 meet the requirements of this position. To qualify for this position at the GS-7 level: 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. Experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Such duties may include:

• controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
• rescue operations;
• detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards;
• operation of fire communications equipment;
• controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or
• developing, implementing, or providing training in fire p