Firefighter (hazardous Materials Tech/Basic Life Support)

Air Education and Training Command; Western Hills (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in Alabama seeks a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support) to support airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations, and hazmat response.

Duties include operating fire communications equipment, handling hazmat incidents, and applying BLS protocols, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Requires specialized experience and HAZMAT/EMT-B certs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of airfield and structural firefighting equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT emergency response procedures and mitigation.
• Knowledge of Basic Life Support techniques and safety standards.
• Skill in operating fire communications equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage in airfield and structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents and potential releases.
• Operate fire communications equipment and participate in training.

Skills

Airfield firefighting

HAZMAT procedures

BLS/EMT-B basics

Fire comms operation

Teamwork & safety

Heavy loads handling

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),

Continued from Conditions of Employment: This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.

Requirements - Qualifications:

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 Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• (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;
• (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.

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
• Required to maintain State of Alabama or current 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