FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN)

You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.

You will direct/deploy firefighting operational processes, equipment, and duties during emergency and non-emergency situations.

You will perform wildland firefighting by suppressing wildfires using heavy-duty vehicles/equipment, and/or constructing fire lines in hazardous conditions.

You will initiate established medical protocols in providing basic life support.

You will perform the following Technical Rescue functions: rope, vehicle and machinery, confined space, structural collapse, and wilderness.

You will perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.

You will select and apply the proper techniques or procedures for fire suppression and emergency situations.

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; 5) Driving and operating firefighting vehicles; and 6) Performing non-invasive emergency medical procedures.

GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations as a team member; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents.

GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, volunteer, or governmental fire department/brigade. 2) Performing rescue operations as a team member 3) Operating pumps, foam generators, and other similar equipment.

GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial volunteer, governmental fire department brigade; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Operating pumps, foam generators, and other similar equipment.

GS-03:Your resume must demonstrate at least six months of general work experience or military service that demonstrates your ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates your ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. **These positions require the incumbent to possess certifications** GS-07: Firefighter I and II, Hazmat Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), HAZMAT Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator Aerial.

Marine Firefighter will be required within one year of being hired. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application. GS-06: Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator Aerial.

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and Marine firefighter will be required within one year of being hired. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application. GS-05: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations. Marine Firefighter will be required within one year of being hired.

Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.