Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)

United States Army Installation Management Command; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army Installation Management Command at Hunter AFB, GA is seeking qualified candidates under DHA to fill a Firefighter position. This primary retirement coverage role may have a maximum age and retirement date.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience including firefighting, rescue operations, EMS, and HazMat response. Required certifications include Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Technician and EMT-Basic, with IV authorization to be

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including firefighting, rescue operations, EMS and HazMat response.
• Certification requirements include the listed DoD/IFSAC/PRO-Board credentials.
• Must obtain IV authorization within 12 months of appointment.

Tools

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Airport Firefighter

HAZMAT Technician

EMT-Basic

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation using the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is located at Hunter AFB, GA Position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.

Who May Apply

US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience

You must have One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; conducting rescue operations and administering emergency medical aid; and utilizing hazardous material response equipment/supplies to identify and contain hazardous products. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the below listed certifications certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.

• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II
• Airport Firefighter
• HAZMAT Technician
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Within 12 months the incumbent must obtain: IV authorization. (Applicants must attach all certificate copies with application) certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06M

FIREFIGHTER PRIMARY RETIREMENT COVERAGE

This is a primary/rigorous firefighter position under the provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 USC 8412(d)(FERS). This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.

Proof of Age: As this is a Firefighter position, your application package MUST include a government issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application package being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position.