Lead Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)

United States Army Installation Management Command; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army Installation Management Command at Dugway Proving Grounds, UT seeks a crew chief for firefighting personnel in the Fire Protection and Prevention Division. You will lead a team, coordinate response during emergencies, and ensure safety protocols are followed in accordance with DoD guidelines.

This position requires DoD Fire and Emergency Services certifications, EMT, and the ability to obtain and maintain required levels within a year.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required.
• Customer service orientation.
• Decision making under pressure.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Influencing/negotiating when needed.
• Integrity and honesty in actions.
• Interpersonal skills in a team setting.
• Willingness to learn and read complex materials.
• Strong reading comprehension.
• Self-management and discipline.
• Stress tolerance in high-risk environments.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead firefighting personnel and coordinate operations during emergencies.
• Perform rescue operations and provide emergency medical aid when required.
• Operate and maneuver firefighting apparatus and equipment to control incidents.
• Apply hazardous materials response procedures to mitigate incidents.
• Ensure safety protocols and training standards are followed at all times.

Job description

About the Position

Incumbent will serve as a crew chief in charge of firefighting personnel for USAG Dugway Proving Grounds, Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Protection and Prevention Division, Dugway, UT. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Materiel Command (AMC) employees with competitive status Current Civilian Employees of the Command Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes:(1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; and (2) Performing rescue operations and administering emergency medical aid; and (3) Utilizing hazardous material response equipment/supplies to mitigate incidents; and (4) Operating a fire fighting apparatus such as pumpers and crash trucks to maximize firefighting effectiveness. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Additional Qualifications Requirements

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following below 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 AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification indicating a future expiration date when applicable. Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (if incumbent possesses a state EMT - Basic certification s/he must be able to obtain and maintain NREMT certification within 1 year of appointment) HAZMAT Technician Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - ARFF Fire Inspector I Fire Officer I Fire Instructor I Within the first year of occupying the position, incumbent must obtain and then continue to maintain the following DoD Firefighter certification levels: Driver Operator - Aerial Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply Wildland Firefighter I You MUST submit a copy of your certifications with your application package. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).