FIREFIGHTER Jobs
Job Description
Develop and execute fire suppression and safety protocols to protect personnel and assets.
Firefighter
You will control and extinguish a fire during firefighting operations.
You will inspect equipment (e.g., fire extinguisher, sprinkler systems, exits) to verify they are fully operational and meet regulatory requirements.
You will decontaminate hazardous material response equipment and supplies (e.g., protective clothing, respiratory devices, chemical mitigation agents) for preventative maintenance.
You will use personal protective equipment to comply with safety and health directives (e.g., OSHA).
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.
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements.
Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment.
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.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
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.
Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
Control and extinguish fires during firefighting operations, Inspect equipment to verify it is fully operational and regulatory compliant, Decontaminate hazardous materials response equipment and supplies for maintenance, Wear and utilize personal protective equipment to meet safety directives, Assist in medical surveillance and safety protocols as required
