You will serve as a FIREFIGHTER (BLS/HAZMAT TECHNICIAN) in the FIRE AND EMERGENCY SEVICES of NAVSTA MAYPORT.

Duties

You will establish communication with an ambulance or hospital to relay patient information. You will analyze the structural condition of a building to determine firefighting equipment and apparatus required to fight fire. You will inspect fire extinguishers to verify they are fully operational and meet all regulatory requirements. You will collect initial hazardous materials response information from hazardous materials safety data sheets, United Nations/North American (UN/NA) identification numbers, or placards.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and use all safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and will fall under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• You will be required to be certified and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

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. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. ***This position requires the incumbent to possess certifications***For the GS-07 the incumbent must possess the following certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator-Aerial, Driver Operator-ARFF, and Driver Operator-Pumper. All certifications must be issued by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard.Also requires State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT). Please attach a copy of your certification(s). If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible. The following certification, if not already held, must be obtained within 12 months of hire as mandatory condition of position: Airport Firefighter and Shipboard Firefighter. If you do not possess all of the above certifications, and provide verification 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

Contacts

• Address NAVSTA MAYPORT Bldg 1576 Massey Ave Naval Station Mayport, FL 32228-0042 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]