Firefighter (haz Mat Tech/Basic Life Support)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; March Field (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command in California is seeking a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations, and response to hazardous materials.

Specialized experience at GS-06 level is required; certification requirements include HAZMAT and EMT-B, with attention to safety regulations and training provisions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy
• Knowledge of HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions
• Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques and protocols; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders
• Skill in operating communications equipment
• Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; and to lift and carry heavy loads
• Ability to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis; and to apply Basic Life Support techniques and protocols

Skills

Firefighting equipment

HAZMAT response

Basic Life Support

Communications equipment

Oral & written communication

HAZMAT incident analysis

Education

EMT-B certification

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations, response to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions:

• (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade
• (2) rescue operations
• (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards
• (4) operation of fire communications equipment
• (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents
• and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures
• and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy
• Knowledge of HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions
• Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques and protocols; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders
• Skill in operating communications equipment
• Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; and to lift and carry heavy loads
• Ability to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis; and to apply Basic Life Support techniques and protocols

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE:

Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. For initial appointments, applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Individuals who are past the maximum entry age limit (37 years) and have prior Federal civilian firefighter experience covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 8336(c), need to upload their first Appointment SF50's into a GS-0081 position to verify if age waiver is still required or if that time can be subtracted from your current age and qualify for reentry without the age waiver.

Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level.

Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position.

Certification requirements for this position are:

• Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II)
• HAZMAT Awareness
• HAZMAT Operations
• HAZMAT Technician
• maintain a current California or National Registry Emergency Medical Technical-Basic (EMT-B) certification

IMPORTANT: If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at [e-mail]. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal fire