Lead Firefighter; Hazardous Material Technician Security Clearance

Position: Lead Firefighter (Hazardous Material Technician) with Security Clearance
Location: Picatinny Arsenal

Duties
* Serve as Lead Firefighter directing the work of one or more firefighting crews engaged in firefighting activities and hazardous material emergency responses.
* Assist in the cleanup and disposal of unburied, spilled or damaged hazardous materials and chemicals.
* Conducts training for shift in ladder deployment, hose handling, and vehicle operation and emergency service subjects using resource material from recognized sources of reference.
* Directs on-the-job training for subordinates in areas such as pre-fire planning, fire inspections, vehicle and equipment inspections and minor repair.
* Assumes immediate initial control of fire and emergency scenes until arrival of more senior fire officers.
* Assign work tasks involving structural and/or wildland firefighting, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials emergency responses and standbys for hazardous operations.
* Plans work schedules, for assigned crew, with sequence to operation to provide equitable work distribution amongst crews on duty.
* Sets immediate and short-term objectives and goals for the shift based on given priorities. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
* The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
* This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
* This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
* This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and other safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* This position requires the incumbent to receive a Hepatitis B vaccination or sign a waiver.
* This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
* Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.
* The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
* This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
* This position requires the incumbent to pass Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBS) Fit Test, annually.
* The incumbent must participate in the Directorate of Emergent Service (DES) Wellness Programs.
* Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at residence to aid in contact during a recall situation.
* This position has an occasional Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of up to 10% of the time away from the current duty location.
* This position requires the incumbent to obtain Wildland 1 within 12 months of appointment.
* This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
* This position requires the employee to work 72 hours per week/144 biweekly hours.
* Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While…