FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH-BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) (Title

Duties

As a FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH-BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis. Conducts immediate incident surveys to completely identify materials involved, determines specific HAZMAT that have been released, analyzes surrounding conditions to identify the materials and containers involved; predicts behavior of a material and/or container and recommends mitigation actions. Predicts the potential harm to people and the environment. Develops an appropriate strategy for approaching the release site and containing the release. Establishes on scene control procedures, including control zones and decontamination processing. Employs HAZMAT response procedures and equipment, including liquid splash and vapor protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus, spill containment materials, and extinguishing agents. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the situational response and recommends potential alternatives or supplementary actions. Assists other HAZMAT technicians and response personnel. Collaborates on post incident debriefings and critiques. Prepares incident reports and documentation.
• Performs Basic Life Support. Initiates established medical protocols in providing basic life support. Performs noninvasive emergency procedures: conducts initial and on-going patient assessment and physical examination; maintains airway, breathing, and circulation; determines priority of care; monitors patient's baseline vital signs: performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED); controls external bleeding and treats for shock; ascertains patient medical problems and drug history; assists patients in taking emergency medications under the direction of standing orders of a physician; establishes communication with the receiving facility and provides patient information; employs a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize the patient for transport; assists intermediate life support or paramedic staff; prepares appropriate and relevant patient care documentation; and uses and maintains care of emergency equipment and replaces medical and expendable supplies.
• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate when necessary and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft, etc. Operates pumps, foam generators, boom and ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment. Determines proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper.
• 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 great. Performs work at airfields handling aircraft (e.g., fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger) carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometimes nuclear weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo; or handling a large number of air moves, or a moderate number involving pilot training, or other air moves with high crash or fire potential. Support operations involve extensive flightline repair work, hot pit refueling, or the storage or movement of large quantities of gasoline and other fuels. Performs standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing, welding, and burning on fueled and/or armed aircraft, ammunition handling or other special circumstances.
• Performs structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Performs structural firefighting duties at facilities which may be engaged in the production, storage, and testing of fuels, explosives, gases, or other chemicals and materials which are capable of producing extensive and hazardous toxicological, biological, or radiological products. Performs pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Performs functional tests and inspections. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and housekeeping duties associated with assigned facilities. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.

Area(s) of Consideration: Category 1 - Open to Public (Nationwide) - US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.

Remarks:

• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program.
• Employee must meet medical standards IAW OPM GS-0081 Series and DoD Manual 6055.5.
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• Shift Firefighter will be working 72 hour work week, 144 hours per pay period (Non-Embedded)
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing (IAW HQ-USAF letter dated 29 Jan 90).
• 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).
• May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT).
• May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment.
• Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Hazmat Technician (includes Hazmat Awareness and Operations), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)*.*NOTE- Required if Aerial and/or MWS is assigned.
• Must have National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Certification.

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. Only experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

Specialized Experience:
To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting 12 months experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operations. (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. (4) Operation of fire communications equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Special Retirement Provisions Authority: One of the following apply:

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 30 December 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 30 December 2004.Note: Special retirement coverage is effective retroactive to the date of the personnel action of this SCPD.14. The work may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.15.

The maximum entry age for this position is 37 years old.