Firefighter (BLS/HazMat Technician)

Built for the Badge; Virginia; On-site; USD 47,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge is seeking qualified applicants for a Firefighter role with DHS in Round Hill, Virginia. The position requires responding to rescue and fire emergencies and operating firefighter and rescue equipment. A valid state driver’s license is needed, and HazMat awareness can be advantageous.

GS-level requirements indicate progression from GS-04 to GS-05/06 with specialized federal experience. This role offers a path within federal emergency services with DHS responsibilities.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-04 in the Federal government.
• Experience responding to rescue and fire emergencies for an emergency response unit.
• Experience operating firefighter and rescue equipment and/or vehicles.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness/HazMat Operations would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to rescue and fire emergencies for an emergency response unit.
• Operate firefighter and rescue emergency equipment and/or vehicles.
• Maintain readiness and perform duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Emergency response

Firefighter equipment

Driver's license

HazMat awareness

Job description

Fire# Firefighter (BLS/HazMat Technician)Department of Homeland SecurityRound Hill, Virginia, VA$47k – $92k8 days leftApply now Track applicationAbout this roleCurrent Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following: 1. Responding to rescue and fire emergencies for an emergency response unit AND 2. Operating firefighter and rescue emergency equipment and/or vehicles AND Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Valid State Driver's License To qualify for this position at the GS-06 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtainRequirementsCurrent Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following: 1. Responding to rescue and fire emergencies for an emergency response unit AND 2. Operating firefighter and rescue emergency equipment and/or vehicles AND Firefighter I