Job Description & Responsibilities:
You will perform structural firefighting duties at a large industrial facility, station, or installation where the structures, equipment, and operations present complex and hazardous firefighting situations. You will work as a member of a crew whose primary purpose is to control and extinguish fires, rescue individuals endangered by fire, reduces or eliminate potential fire hazards, preforms confined space, above and below grade and high angle rescue. You will respond as a member of a Hazardous Materials response team for the purpose of containment, control and mitigation of spill or release and provide emergency medical services. You will control and extinguish fires by operating a hose, ladder, hydrant and/or rescuing endangered people. You will operate pumps, foam generators, boom nozzles, and other related equipment. You will perform as an Emergency Medical technician, respond to medical emergencies, analyze the situation, initiating a variety of emergency medical procedures or pre-established protocols. You will administer emergency medical care performing Basic Life Support tasks. You will communicate with medical facilities providing information regarding victim's conditions, vital signs, temperature, etc. You will assist in the operation of firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers and aerial ladder trucks.
Qualifications:
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: Proficient in operating both basic and specialized firefighting tools, such as ladders, rescue tools, and nozzles; understanding fire control principles and firefighting strategies, including handling hazardous environments; respond to hazardous material releases, ensuring protection of people, property, and the environment; applying procedures for maintaining and inspecting firefighting vehicles and equipment; and utilizing effective search and rescue techniques. The following certification levels are the minimum qualification standard for the position. Individuals must be certified at these levels before being eligible to fill the grade and/or position. Firefighter I and II Hazmat Awareness Hazmat Operations In lieu of specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may qualify based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education, as follows: *Appropriate firefighter training may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis* GS-04 I have successful completion of a 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study OR I possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent.
How To Apply:
Salary:
$40,736 - $52,957 per year
Contact:
Employer: Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/859413900