Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.

For more information follow this link:https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_Primary_SRC.pdf Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience GS-8: One year of specialized experience which includes performing both structural and aircraft firefighting response including controlling and extinguishing fires and rescue operations and responding to accidents and other medical emergencies involving injuries and illnesses.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Proof of Age: As this is a primary/rigorous firefighter position your application package MUST include a government issued document indicating your date of birth.

Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position. Major Duties:

• Serves as Lead Firefighter directing the operation of one major piece of firefighting apparatus and an ambulance crew. Six to eight firefighters are under his/her leadership control at any time.
• Ensures that crewmembers keep equipment and emergency vehicles in good working order, that quarters are kept clean at all times, and that proper records are kept for his/her crew.
• Responds to fires as instructed and directs the crew to firefighting positions, placement of apparatus, and the adjustment of water pressure; and coordinates the operation of the emergency response team.
• Makes and/or directs fire-prevention inspections of buildings, shops, and other facilities in the area. Inspects and tests fire-extinguishing equipment and systems.
• As an Emergency Medical Technician, responds on site to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses.