FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Education

In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-5: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or another related field of study leading to a bachelor degree. or A combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. GS-4: Successful completion of a 2-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or related fields of study. or A combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. GS-3: Completed firefighter training that was obtained as part of a high school curriculum. or Completed one year of related education or firefighter training. or A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Fire Chief Thomas Martin usn.jacksonville.comnavregsejaxfl.mbx.cnrse-n3-par-helpdesk@us.navy.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.