FIREFIGHTER Jobs

Summary

Firefighter

You will serve as a firefighter who works to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire, and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

You will respond to fire and hazardous materials incidents; detection of the presence of hazardous materials, secures the area, identify the hazardous material, control further spills mitigating further danger and coordinating clean-up procedures.

You will perform combat fires and rescue personnel on ships and vessels. by suppressing wildfires using heavy-duty vehicles/equipment, and/or constructing fire lines 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 comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

You will select and apply the proper techniques or procedures for fire suppression and emergency situations.

You will maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Performs functional tests and inspections.

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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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 work a rotating work schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to mandatory overtime and recall.

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:

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.

This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoD 6055.06M to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

This is a developmental position to full performance GS-07. This position may be filled at the GS-05 or GS-06 with promotion to the GS-07. If selected for this position you may be promoted to the target level without further competition.

Job Description

Firefighter

You will serve as a firefighter who works to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire, and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

You will respond to fire and hazardous materials incidents; detection of the presence of hazardous materials, secures the area, identify the hazardous material, control further spills mitigating further danger and coordinating clean-up procedures.

You will perform combat fires and rescue personnel on ships and vessels. by suppressing wildfires using heavy-duty vehicles/equipment, and/or constructing fire lines 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 comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

You will select and apply the proper techniques or procedures for fire suppression and emergency situations.

You will maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Performs functional tests and inspections.

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 work a rotating work schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to mandatory overtime and recall.

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:

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.

This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoD 6055.06M to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

This is a developmental position to full performance GS-07. This position may be filled at the GS-05 or GS-06 with promotion to the GS-07. If selected for this position you may be promoted to the target level without further competition.