Firefighter (hazardous Materials Operations)

Pacific Air Forces; Anderson (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Air Forces is recruiting a Firefighter to join a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials operations. The role supports protecting lives, property, and the environment by acting as a first responder to potential fire hazards and hazardous releases.

The position requires specialized experience, certification compliance (Firefighter II, HAZMAT Awareness/Operations), and potential TIG requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic and specialized firefighting equipment and procedures.
• Hazardous materials emergency response procedures and equipment.
• Emergency first aid techniques and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural firefighting and rescue operations.
• Assist in reducing or eliminating fire hazards.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents as a first responder to protect people and property.

Skills

Firefighting knowledge

Hazardous materials response

Emergency first aid

Education

Firefighter II (incl. Firefighter I)

HAZMAT Awareness

HAZMAT Operations

Alaska Wildland / Red Card certification

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.

Continued Conditions of Employment

This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions A pre-employment physical is required for this position. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions:

1. (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
2. (2) rescue operations;
3. (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards;
4. (4) operation of fire communications equipment;
5. (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents;
6. (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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 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.

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. 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: Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, and HAZMAT Operations. Must obtain Alaska Wildland or Red Card certification within 12 months.

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 firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802). Authority, USO Memo, dated 30 December 2004. or- CSRS: Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters- [ 5 U.S:C. 8331 (21 ), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902). Authority, USO Memo, dated 30 December 2004.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of basic and specialized 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 hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification.
• Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.

Skill