FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR)

Air National Guard Units; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in the United States is seeking a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) at GS-0081-05/06. This role leads a small firefighting crew, drives advanced firefighting apparatus, and supports structural and airfield fire safety.

Applicants must obtain specified DoD firefighter certifications within 6 months and provide official education transcripts. The position offers federal employment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification must be obtained within 6 months for GS-05.
• Official transcripts required to support education claims.
• Demonstrated DoD firefighter certifications are required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of less than three firefighters in structural and airfield firefighting and crash/rescue operations.
• Drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity.
• Assist in reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.

Skills

Firefighter skills

Education

Airport Firefighter Certification (DoD)

Hazmat Operations (DoD)

Apparatus Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (DoD)

Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper (DoD)

Apparatus Driver Operator - Aerial (DoD)

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR), Position Description Number T6315000 and is part of the 174TH ATKW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. There are two positions available for this vacancy announcement.

Key Responsibilities

As a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR), GS-0081-05/06, you will serve as a firefighter assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity and lead the regularly assigned crew of less than three firefighters engaged in structural and airfield firefighting and crash/rescue operations and assist in the reduction and/or elimination of potential fire hazards.

Requirements & Education

If applying for the GS-05, Employee is required to be certified or obtain the certifications within 6 months of appointment by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Hazmat Operations (includes Hazmat Awareness), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial If applying for the GS-06, APPLICANTS MUST provide proof of DoD Firefighter Certification System as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Hazmat Operations (includes Hazmat Awareness), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial You must provide Official Transcripts as documentation to support your educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.