Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Operations)

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Experience a fabulous career as a Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Operations), (GS-0081-06) as part of America's Federal civil service! The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is recruiting for Full-time Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Operations), to work with 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Andrews AFB, MD.

The job duties of this position are to perform as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.

• **Firefighting positions receive special retirement pay, and approved overtime***
• **This is a Federal Government civilian position - no active or reserve duty commitments***

DUTIES

• Performs hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.
• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
• Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA's):

• Knowledge of basic and specialized structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system

operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy.

• Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification.
• Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
• Skill in operating communications equipment.
• Ability to maintain good working relations; and to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads; and to apply emergency first aid techniques.

BENEFITS

VACATION TIME

• Based upon length of employment ... start at 13 days and earn up to 26 days

INSURANCE - No waiting period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family

RETIREMENT - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which contains:

• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401 (k)

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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Employees must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Employees are required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24 hour on/24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall.

This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force civilian drug-testing program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign statements acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP.

This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.

• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
• Employees are required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System as Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, and HAZMAT Operations.
• Special Retirement Provisions Authority:
• FERS

Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters

[5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30December 2004.

-CSRS

• Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30December 2004.
• Note: Special retirement coverage is effectively retroactive to the date of the personnel action of this SCPD. See Special Retirement Coverage Memo in Classification Remarks.
• Review "Notes to Users #1" for additional information on addressing unique/local requirements of the position. Add additional requirements here as needed.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are

essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.

• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.