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Experience a fabulous career as a Firefighter (Basic Life Support), (GS-0081-07) as part of America’s Federal civil service! The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is recruiting for Full-time/TERM Firefighter (Basic Life Support), to work with 439th Civil Engineering SQ Fire Operations, Westover ARB, Chicopee MA.
The job duties of this position are to perform as a Firefighter (Basic Life Support) assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue operations; to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; and to assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards to protect persons, property, or the environment; and performance of non-invasive emergency medical procedures.
***Firefighting positions receive special retirement pay, and approved overtime**
*--Starting Pay $87K/year
—****Position is eligible for paid PCS***
****This is a Federal Government civilian position – no active or reserve duty commitments**
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DUTIE
- S:Performs Basic Life Suppor
- t.Drives and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle
- s.Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is grea
- t.Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilitie
- s.Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilitie
- s.Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environmen
t.
KEY REQUIREMEN
- TS:
U.S. Citizenship Requ - iredEmployees must participate in a mandatory physical fitness prog
- ram.Employees are required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by managem
- ent.The employee is required to work a 144 biweekly work schedule of 48 on, 72 off, 48 on, 72 off, 48 on, 48 off rotational basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to rec
- all.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 prog
- ram.The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is requi
- red.Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and de
- pth.May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FA
- CC).May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Te
- ams.May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipm
- ent.Employees are required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefig
- hterCertification System as Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, and HAZMAT Operati
- ons.Employee is required to obtain and maintain the following certifications within twenty-four (24) months of assignment of these duties: Apparatus Driver Operator - Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator – Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS) National Registry Emergency Med
- icalTechnician (NREMT)- Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certificat
- ion.Special Retirement Provisions Author
- ity:
- FERSPosition covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefigh
- ters[5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority, Under Secretary of Def
- ense
- CSRSPosition covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefigh
- ters[5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Note: Special retirement coverage is effectively retroactive to the date of the personnel action of this SCPD. See Special Retirement Coverage Memo in Classification Rema
- rks.Review “Notes to Users #1” for additional information on addressing unique/local requirements of the position. Add additional requirements here as nee
- ded.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 availa
- ble.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 Progr
- ams.The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be requi
- red.Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security cleara
nce.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KS
- A’s):Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and o
- f theprinciples of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels,
- line(friction) losses,
- etc.Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and proced
- ures.Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply sys
- tems.Knowledge of basic life support techniques and proto
- cols.Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical or
- ders.Skill in operating communications equip
- ment.Ability to apply basic life support techniques and protocols; maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing; and lift and carry heavy l
oads.
BEN
EFITS:VACATIO
N 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 you
r family
RETIREMENT - Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which
contains:
• Basic Ben
efits Plan• Socia
l Security• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to
a 401 (k)
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working age.