Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician).

Obsolete Site; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a dedicated firefighter to perform firefighting tasks, rescue operations, and emergency medical care as part of a team. The role requires operating various fire apparatus, conducting inspections, and maintaining readiness to respond to alarms.

The position is full-time, on-site, with possible travel for training and certifications. Candidates must meet DoD DoE requirements, hold required certifications, and maintain fitness standards for mission essential duties.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience extinguishing fires as part of a fire department or brigade.
• Ability to conduct rescue operations and administer emergency medical aid.
• Certifications through DoD/IFSAC/PRO-Board; IV authorization within 12 months.
• Must maintain cardiovascular fitness and complete annual tests.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms, combat fires, and rescue personnel with full firefighting tasks.
• Operate firefighting apparatus, ventilate buildings, evacuate occupants.
• Conduct fire prevention inspections of structures, facilities, airfields.
• Assist on-scene with hazardous materials identification and containment.
• Provide on-scene EMT care as part of a firefighting team.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency medical care

Hazmat response

DoD 6055.06 knowledge

Education

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Airport Firefighter

HAZMAT Technician

EMT Basic

Tools

Firefighting equipment

Emergency medical equipment

Job description

• Responds to alarms, combats fire, and rescues personnel requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks.
• Serves as hose person, ladder person, hydrant person, rescue person, nozzle person, salvage person or hand lineperson.
• Performs fire prevention inspections of structures, facilities, airfields and areas of the installation.
• Operates portable and stationary firefighting apparatus, ventilates buildings and aircraft, evacuates or rescues occupants.
• Surveys incident sites to identify the materials and containers for presence and concentrations of hazardous materials to stop release of subsequent contamination.
• As an EMT, performs as a member of a team responsible for on scene emergency medical treatment and care of victims of fire, sudden illness, or accidental injury.

Duties

• Responds to alarms, combats fire, and rescues personnel requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks.
• Serves as hose person, ladder person, hydrant person, rescue person, nozzle person, salvage person or hand lineperson.
• Performs fire prevention inspections of structures, facilities, airfields and areas of the installation.
• Operates portable and stationary firefighting apparatus, ventilates buildings and aircraft, evacuates or rescues occupants.
• Surveys incident sites to identify the materials and containers for presence and concentrations of hazardous materials to stop release of subsequent contamination.
• As an EMT, performs as a member of a team responsible for on scene emergency medical treatment and care of victims of fire, sudden illness, or accidental injury.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion.
• This position has a designation "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; with a work schedule of 72 hours a week/144 hours per pay period.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test.
• Incumbent must participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an annual emergency vehicle operator's course.

Qualifications

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

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.

GS-07

To qualify, the incumbent must possess the following IFSAC/PROBOARD certifications at time of application: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, which must be issued by a State or National Registry. 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

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. For more information, follow this link: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/ FF_Primary_SRC.pdf

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 being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.