Firefighter; HazMat Tech​/LS Security Clearance

Position: Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic LS) with Security Clearance
Location: Fairfield

Duties Help This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain DoD Personnel, P.L. 118-31, Sec 1250 B(i)(2), dated 12/22/2023. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:
* Drives and operates motorized firefighting equipment including 1250 GPM pumpers, tankers, rescue vehicles, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles, exercising thorough knowledge of equipment capabilities and Installation physical characteristics.
* Responds to the presence or potential release of hazardous materials, taking an aggressive approach in controlling the hazardous substance using specialized protective clothing and control equipment to plug, patch or otherwise stop the release.
* Responds to medical emergencies, performing initial and on-going patient assessment, determines priority of patient care, and takes, records, and monitors patients vital signs, injuries, while obtaining background medical history.
* Looks for life threatening and potentially hazardous violations and prepares reports of unsafe conditions, when found.
* In the absence of a lead firefighter, on approximately twenty-five percent of the shifts, performs the duties associated with that position. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
* Total salary varies depending on location of position
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment
* Required to participate in the direct deposit program
* This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
* Incumbent is required to work shifts that are 24 hours per day, 72 hours per week, 144 hours per pay period
* Incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment physical, as well as an annual physical
* Incumbent may be required to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft (up to 5%)
* Incumbent must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license
* Incumbent must be able to obtain a government driver's license to operate government vehicles
* Incumbent must wear a uniform
* Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain and SECRET security clearance
* This is a mission essential position:
Incumbent is expected to respond to duty in cases of emergency or call back
* This position is covered by the firefighter or law enforcement retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C § 8336(c) and 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d)
* Incumbent must possess and maintain certification in CPR and AED
* Incumbent must possess Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and incumbent must obtain and maintain a PA Certification EMT or Paramedic, within (1) year of entry Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
* Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
* Participating in rescue operations;
* Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards;
* Operating fire communications equipment;
* Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and
* Performing patient assessments, administering CPR, and utilizing an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). In addition to the…