You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC) in the FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISON of MARINE CORPS BASE.

Duties

You will respond to rescue and life safety situations involving fire, aircraft, water, high level, confined space and hazardous materials incidents. You will conduct and participate in regular periodic drills, to assure a high degree of readiness, and observe subordinates to assure a minimum amount of deficiencies in methods and procedures. You will respond in support of all flight line aircraft emergencies at MCAS New River. You will be in charge of the division's firefighting, rescue operations and be familiar with all types of aircraft within jurisdiction, operations and procedures utilized by ARFF firefighting. You will respond to aircraft emergencies with his/her assigned Engine Company to all “off flight line” aircraft emergencies. You will respond to all releases of hazardous materials, biological/ chemical, munitions, and fires at various storage sites and vehicles or vessels used to transport these materials. You will inspect the company’s first alarm assigned areas for pre-fire planning of building, fire hydrants, firefighting equipment, water systems and nearest route of travel. You will work with other state, local and base agencies including; Onslow County 911 Center, Forestry, wildlife, explosive ordinance disposal and heavy equipment, etc.

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 Secret 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Incumbent must meet all DoDi 6055.06M Fire and Rescue Emergency Services Minimum Qualification Standards and certification requirements to include: Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Hazmat Incident commander
• Continued Certification Requirements (CCR): Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, and Driver/ Operator Certificates for Pumps, Aerial, and Mobile Water Supply.
• CCR: National Registry Emergency Medical Paramedic Certification (transferred to a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic within six months of hire or North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certification upon hire.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing emergency response to include rescue and life safety situations involving fire, aircraft, water, high level, confined space , protection, and suppression, paramedic level emergency medical care, and hazardous materials response. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to work hours and conditions that are in close contact with Supervisors and coworkers for long periods of time (24 to 72 hrs.) This position is designated emergency essential personnel and the position is subject to recall You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. You are required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/Policies. This position requires rotating shift work. You will be required to participate in the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program. You will be required to maintain compliance with NFPA 1582 (Fire Fighter Physical Medical Evaluations), NFPA 1583 (Fire Fighter Fitness Program Requirements You will be required to participate in the mandatory F&ESD Physical Fitness Program to maintain a level and degree of fitness needed to perform all duties. You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications: Hazardous Material Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations, and Hazardous Materials Technician. You will be required to possess and maintain a current Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certification. You may be subject to mandatory recall during destructive weather, major incidents, or any other time determined by the command. You will be subject to adverse weather and/or harsh working conditions; burns, smoke inhalation, noxious fumes, falling materials, and explosions. You will be exposed to communicable diseases, unsanitary conditions and traumatic injuries. You will be required to possess and maintain the physical stamina, agility, and mental stability to work under conditions where intense periods of physical exertion and mental stress, under adverse conditions, may be encountered. You must be able to work under emergency conditions giving clear, definitive instructions, in a decisive manner to firefighting forces and other emergency service personnel. This position is performed indoors, outdoors, in all types of weather conditions and is subject to heat, cold, smoke, wind, humidity, and stress. This position requires the use of specialized protective clothing and respiratory protection. This position is subject to exposure from hazardous materials that include chemicals, fuels, biological agents, radioactive particles, and explosives. The provision of Advanced Life Saving (ALS) Emergency medical services exposes to such hazards such as infections or contagious diseases. This position is considered essential and maybe recalled to duty in the event of a natural disaster or base emergency.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS BASE PSC Box 20185 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]