Airport Firefighter Ii - Statewide

Airport Firefighter Recruit II

This recruitment is being conducted to fill vacancies with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division. Physical Ability Tests (PAT) will be administered only on the Island of Oahu. The PAT has not been scheduled. We will be holding two (2) PAT. One PAT will be administered on October or November 2026 and the 2nd PAT will be administered on February or March 2027.

You will be invited to only one (1) PAT. These vacancies require rotating shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Airport Firefighter Recruit II may have to attend training for approximately 26 weeks or up to one (1) year. Upon successful completion of training, the incumbent shall be deployed to a designated airport location. Please be sure to read this entire job announcement for complete information about the examination and selection process.

The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This is one of the entry level class in the State of Hawaii Airport Firefighter series. Positions in this class participate in the airport rescue firefighter training program: (1) to acquire knowledge and understanding of the organization and the role and responsibilities of an airport firefighter; (2) to receive intensive classroom and field training in the theories, techniques, methods and procedures of aircraft and structural firefighting and rescue work;

(3) to perform or assist, as a trainee, in various airport firefighting and other specialized or emergency operations, and in the provision of emergency medical care; and (4) to perform other airport firefighting and related tasks as directed and supervised.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic

Education:

Graduation from high school or GED certificate. Substitution Allowed:
One (1) year of work experience which demonstrates that the applicant is able to read and comprehend written material, follow oral and written instructions, and prepare written material may be substituted for graduation from high school. License/Certification Requirements:
Applicants must possess all valid certifications at the time of application. Valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The certificate must include issue date and/or expiration date. Firefighter I Certification – Issued by IFSAC or Pro Board. Firefighter II Certification – Issued by IFSAC or Pro Board. Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification – Issued by IFSAC or Pro Board.

Hazardous Materials Operations Certification – Issued by IFSAC or Pro Board. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (AEMT), or National Registry Paramedic Certificate or Emergency Medical Responder. The certificate must include your registry, expiration date, and provider level, along with the signature from the Executive Director. Federal Criminal History Records Check:
In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of the application.

Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record…