Lead Firefighter (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 located at Fort Hood, TX 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.

Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous) 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: One year specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing non-invasive emergency procedures such as patient assessment and physical examination, determining priority of care, and recording patients baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse; 2) Applying hazard and risk assessment to conduct incident analysis of the release or potential release of hazardous materials; 3) Performing firefighting duties associated with buildings, shops, warehouses, storage areas, and light aircraft.

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

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the below listed certifications (for their applicable grade) certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.

To qualify you must posses/maintain the following: Airport Firefighter, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - Aerial, Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), HAZMAT Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (issued by state or National Registry).

Applicants must attach all certificate copies with application.

Proof of Age: As this is a 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:

• Serve as Lead Firefighter directing the operation of one or more major pieces of firefighting apparatus.
• Perform fire prevention inspections in areas where fire hazards are expected to be encountered.
• Perform as a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician responding to the presence or potential release of hazardous materials to include CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives).
• Participate in inspections, work details, station maintenance, and other daily duties with crew-members.
• Respond to medical emergencies performing initial and on-going patient care at the first responder level assisting Emergency Medical Technicians.