FIREFIGHTER Jobs

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Duties

• You will perform duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and serve in a team responsible for the rescue and on scene care of victim(s) of fire, illness accidents or other types of injuries.
• You will respond to incidents such as structure fires, wildland fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, aircraft crashes and hazardous materials incidents.
• You will fight fires and conduct fire suppression operations while leading and directing crew in all aspects of firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, search and rescue, fire prevention and communications.
• You will perform engine inspections and building pre-plans.
• You will review contractor designs and specifications for fire suppression/detection systems
• You will conduct periodic and special inspections of high hazard buildings on and off base; inspect installed sprinkler systems CO2 systems, flooding systems etc to ensure they are operational, maintained and adequate
• You will conduct training for fire inspectors and firefighters, maintain Emergency Communication equipment respond to emergency incidents and assume command and control
• You will perform safety and maintenance inspections on emergency transport vehicles. Perform maintenance of fire hydrants and check water system valves.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• 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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://-
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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. Position has a maximum entry age of 37.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• 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 wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• 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.
• This position has been designated Emergency Essential, subject to call back and overtime. Shift Work, Weekend and Holiday work is required.
• Annual physical is required, to determine if physical ability is adequate for performance of duties.
• You will work an uncommon tour of 24 hour rotating shifts and may be subject to unscheduled and scheduled overtime.
• You must have a valid state driver's license

Qualifications GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one…