Firefighter (Paramedic)

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Round Hill (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Virginia is seeking a firefighter with GS-05/07/09 level qualifications to join the Fire Services Branch. The ideal candidate will hold current Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Paramedic certification, and possess specialized experience in firefighting, advanced life support, and incident hazard assessment.

Applicants must meet listed qualifications by the closing date and be prepared for interview requirements.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04.
• Experience in firefighting and emergency apparatus equipment.
• Experience in advanced life support en route to medical facilities or on site.
• Experience coordinating fire-safety program information.
• Experience participating in worksite inspections to identify hazards.

Skills

Firefighting equipment operation

Advanced life support

Hazard assessment techniques

Worksite inspections

Education

Firefighter I

Hazardous Materials Awareness

Paramedic certification (State or National Registry)

Tools

Firefighting apparatus equipment

CBR equipment

Job description

This position is located at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), Fire Services Branch. MWEOC is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, approximately 60 miles west of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in hazardous firefighting and rescue operations and currently hold the necessary firefighter certifications for the position.

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

GS-05 Level Qualifications

You must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

• Using firefighting and emergency apparatus equipment AND,
• Applying advanced life support functions en route to medical facilities or on site for personnel AND
• Assisting with coordinating fire-safety program information AND,
• Participating in worksite inspections to identify potential hazards.

These are required to be uploaded at time of application, or the applicant will be found not qualified.

• Firefighter I
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• Current State or National Registry Paramedic

GS-07 Level Qualifications

You must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

• Operating and maintaining firefighting and emergency apparatus equipment AND
• Performing advanced life support functions, including invasive airway procedures for medical treatment AND
• Using various hazard and risk assessment techniques during a hazardous materials incident AND
• Operating and maintaining chemical, biological, radiation (CBR) equipment.

These are required to be uploaded at time of application, or the applicant will be found not qualified.

• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Driver/Operator Pumper
• Current State or National Registry Paramedic

GS-09 Level Qualifications

You must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

• Operating, monitoring, and maintaining firefighting and emergency equipment AND
• Performing advanced life support functions, including invasive airway procedures, and calculating medication doses for medical treatment AND
• Implementing and using various hazard and risk assessment techniques during a hazardous materials incident AND
• Operating and maintaining chemical, biological, radiation (CBR) equipment.

These are required to be uploaded at time of application, or the applicant will be found not qualified.

• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Driver/Operator Pumper
• Driver/Operator Aerial
• State or National Registry Paramedic

This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) and 8412 (d). Appointees to positions covered under these provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment. Applicants over age 37 with previous firefighter experience under CSRS/FERS, may have their previous firefighter experience credited to determine if age requirement met.

Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.