You will serve as a LEAD FIREFIGHTER (BLS/ HAZMAT TECH) in the FIRE PROTECTION DIVISION of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.

Duties

You will perform structural firefighting and rescue duties in buildings, housing units, or confined spaces to eliminate and control fires. You will perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automatic external defibrillation (AED) during respiratory and cardiac emergencies. You will employ hazardous materials response procedures and equipment to mitigate hazardous materials incidents. You will direct the operation of firefighting equipment (e.g., pumps, turrets, extended waterways, ground sweep nozzles).

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.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test.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.
• Employee is required to be DoD certified Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Driver Operator Pumper and National Registry EMT-BLS.
• Employee must have certifications for HAZMAT awareness, operations and technician and HAZMAT incident command.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• Employee is required to work a 72-hour week which includes weekends and holidays.
• Employee is subject to mandatory overtime and recall and requires to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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) Detecting fire hazards (potential and immediate) and determining corrective action; 2) Operating firefighting vehicles and equipment in accordance with principles of hydraulics and firefighting techniques; 3) Providing emergency assistance (first aid, HAZMAT, etc.) in accordance with safety standards and regulations; 4) Applying the theory of fire propagation and progression to reduce fire hazards and/or combat fires; 5) Leading a crew of firefighters (i.e. directing drills, assigning work, etc.). NOTE: Experience must be fully supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Firefighters Certifications for Whidbey Island/ WA:This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, and HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, Technician, and HAZMAT Incident Command (under NFPA standards adopted by DoD), Driver Operator Pumper, and possess National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT). These firefighter certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA 120 South Dewey Street Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]