Firefighter; Hazardous Materials Technician​/Life Support

Overview

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Experience a fabulous career as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support), (GS-0081-07) as part of America’s Federal civil service. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is recruiting for Full-time Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support), to work with 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, Altus AFB, Springfield, OK.

The job duties of this position are to perform as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support), assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations; to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; and to assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards to protect persons, property, or the environment; and performance of non-invasive emergency medical procedures.

NOTE: This is a Federal Government civilian position – no active or reserve duty commitments.

• Performs Basic Life Support.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
• Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

• Employees must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Employees are required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• The employee is required to work a 144 biweekly work schedule of 48 on, 72 off, 48 on, 72 off, 48 on, 48 off rotational basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force civilian drug-testing program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign statements acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
• May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Teams.
• May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment.
• Employees are required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter
• Certification System as Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, and HAZMAT Operations.
• Employee is required to obtain and maintain the following certifications within twenty-four (24) months of assignment of these duties:
  Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator – Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator
  - Mobile Water Supply (MWS) National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)- Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification.
• Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS and CSRS (as applicable) with related DoD language and retirement coverage.
• This position is designated as a key position in accordance with AFI 36-507 and is essential to wartime/contingency operations.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission…