Firefighter (BLS/Hazardous MaterialsTechnician)

Built for the Badge; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Canandaigua, New York is hiring a Firefighter (BLS/Hazardous Materials Technician) for a full-time position. The role offers a salary range of $78,000 to $102,000 per year and requires the ability to perform in a safety-critical environment with adherence to hazardous materials protocols.

Applications close in 7 days and the posting notes English language proficiency and other federal requirements.

Job description

Fire# Firefighter (BLS/Hazardous MaterialsTechnician)Department of Veterans AffairsCanandaigua, New York, NYFull-Time$78k – $102kCloses in 7 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleDESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. 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. 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 byRequirementsDESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. 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. MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 3