FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN)

• You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.
  
• You will direct/deploy firefighting operational processes, equipment, and duties during emergency and non-emergency situations.
  
• You will perform wildland firefighting by suppressing wildfires using heavy-duty vehicles/equipment, and/or constructing firelines in hazardous conditions.
  
• You will initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support.
  
• You will perform the following Technical Rescue functions: rope, vehicle and machinery, confined space, structural collapse, and wilderness.
  
• You will perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.
  
• You will select and apply the proper techniques or procedures for fire suppression and emergency situations.
  

• Must be a US Citizen.
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  
• This is a bargaining unit position.
  
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  
• You will be required to work a rotating work schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to mandatory overtime and recall.
  
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707
  
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  
• You will be required to wear a uniform and use all safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment and personal fire protection equipment during your work shift.
  
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
  
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and will fall under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification.
  

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