Firefighter (crew Chief-Driver Operator) (title 5)

Air National Guard Units; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Firefighter (Crew Chief-Driver Operator) under Title 5. This National Guard position requires specialized experience in fire suppression, rescue, hazard mitigation, and fire communications.

Qualified applicants will have 1+ year in related duties, FAA airport operations, TSA access areas, and MABAS familiarity, with leadership and training responsibilities to support fire protection and prevention.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience in fire protection and prevention.
• Experience in controlling or extinguishing fires as part of a fire department or equivalent.
• Experience with rescue operations, hazard reduction, and fire safety training.

Skills

Fire suppression

Rescue operations

Hazard mitigation

Fire communications

Training & mentoring

Attention to safety

Tools

Airport operations

MABAS familiarity

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF-DRIVER OPERATOR) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T6315000 and is part of the NC ANG, National Guard (ANG-145th CES / MD 01082957 / 01082971).

General Experience:

To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as it relates to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.

Specialized Experience:

Must possess at least one year of specialized experience or equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05), in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation. . Experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position.

• 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 protection and prevention

1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level*

Certifications:

• 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*
• Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)*.

(asterisk means optional)

Time-In-Grade Requirement:

Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

Mandatory Required Mandatory Required Experience:

• 3-5 years experience operating in a combination department with Title 5, Air National Guard and State of North Carolina employees.
• Experience operating at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) controlled Index E airport with Air Force, Army, Commercial Carrier, private aviation, and corporately owned aircraft.
• Experience operating in Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge required areas under the supervision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• Familiarity with the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS).
• 3-5 years supervisory or management experience to include Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) which provides certification training to all Air National Guard firefighters.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.