Firefighter

Title: Firefighter

State Role

Title:

Fire Fighters

Hiring Range: $45,000 - $53,500

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTPIC

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency:
The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Position is part of the Emergency Services Branch for the 41,000 acre Joint Training Center (JTC) Fort Pickett comprised of Garrison Area, Maneuver Training Areas, Range Areas, Blackstone Army Airfield (BAAF) and Natural Forested Areas. Major elements of response include:
Fire Prevention, Protection & Education;
Emergency Medical Services; and Emergency Response. The position is mission critical to JTC operations and to the sustainment of VANG Readiness and lethality. The Position receives general administrative supervision from the Emergency Services Assistant Chief in terms of broadly defined missions and goals.

• Knowledge of and skill in firefighting, rescue and EMS operations, principles, practices, techniques and use of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of Incident Command and strategies/tactics and ability to deploy those strategies/tactics during emergency operations.
• Ability to work under pressure; identify and analyze needed data; make decisions; and maintain emotional self-control.
• Ability to be open‑minded.
• Possess basic knowledge of Fire & EMS department operations.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively with a wide variety of people; and the ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Possess knowledge of other agencies (local, state, and federal) that can assist in times of need.
• Ability to perform Emergency Medical Technician Basic Life Support duties.
• Ability to use specialized firefighting, emergency medical services, record management, scheduling and incident management & command computerized hardware and software systems.
• Must possess Firefighter II, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Level 3 and HAZMAT Operations certifications.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.

• EMT/Intermediate or EMT/Paramedic certification is preferred.
• ICS/NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certification is preferred.

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is required within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain Driver Pump Operator, NWCG S-130/190, ARFF Firefighter certification, and EVOC Level 5 within 24 months of hire.
• Must successfully pass both the physical agility and written entrance examinations prior to hire.
• Must successfully pass the NFPA 1582 physical within 90 days of hire.
• Must successfully complete all required In‑House recruit training within 12 months of hire.
• Employment offers may be subject to: extensive criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screening, employment reference checks, Virginia DMV Driver Alert System, pre‑employment physical examination.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010).

If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.