FIREFIGHTER (BLS)

U.S. Marine Corps; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking candidates for a firefighting position at the GS-04/05 level.

Applicants must show at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-03/04, and hold Firefighter I/II and Hazmat Awareness/Ops certifications. Duties include operating firefighting tools, applying fire control principles, handling hazardous environments, and performing search and rescue operations.

Qualifications

• Specialized firefighting experience equivalent to GS-03/04 level.
• Certification levels Firefighter I/II and Hazmat Awareness/Ops are required before filling the grade.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic and specialized firefighting tools.
• Understand fire control principles and strategies.
• Respond to hazardous material releases while protecting people, property, and environment.
• Maintain and inspect firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize search and rescue techniques.

Skills

Firefighting tools

Fire control principles

Hazardous materials handling

Search and rescue techniques

Vehicle and equipment inspection

Education

Firefighter I certification

Hazmat Awareness

Hazmat Operations

Tools

Ladders

Rescue tools

Nozzles

Job description

GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Proficient in operating both basic and specialized firefighting tools, such as ladders, rescue tools, and nozzles;
• understanding fire control principles and firefighting strategies, including handling hazardous environments;
• respond to hazardous material releases, ensuring protection of people, property, and the environment;
• applying procedures for maintaining and inspecting firefighting vehicles and equipment;
• and utilizing effective search and rescue techniques.

The following certification levels are the minimum qualification standard for the position. Individuals must be certified at these levels before being eligible to fill the grade and/or position. Firefighter I and II Hazmat Awareness Hazmat Operations 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 sec
GS-04: 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. Specialised...