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About Us
When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.
The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.
At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Position Location
This position is located onsite at the NASA/White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Job Overview
The Firefighter position is located at the NASA/White Sands Test Facility Fire Department in Las Cruces, NM.
We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits.
Work schedule is: 48 hours worked and 96 hours off. Hourly rates are based on a 2912 hour yearly schedule.
Hourly Rate Annual Salary
Firefighter EMT-Basic $19.39 $56,463.68
Firefighter EMT-Intermediate $19.89 $57,919.68
Firefighter EMT-Paramedic $20.39 $59,375.68
Additional Certification Pay per hour:
$ .15 HazMat Technician Certified
$ .15 Technical Rescue Team Technician Certified
Additional overtime may be available as needed.
Must pass Firefighter Selection Process:
1. Written Test - 50 questions derived from IFTSA "Essentials of Firefighting" (4th Edition) book.
2. Physical Ability Test
3. Interview
4. Reference Check(s)
5. Physical/Medical Evaluation
6. Secret Clearance Check
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
Job Requirements
Mandatory:
Preferred:
Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
Disclosures
Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.
Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.
When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.
The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.
At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Position Location
This position is located onsite at the NASA/White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Job Overview
The Firefighter position is located at the NASA/White Sands Test Facility Fire Department in Las Cruces, NM.
We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits.
Work schedule is: 48 hours worked and 96 hours off. Hourly rates are based on a 2912 hour yearly schedule.
Hourly Rate Annual Salary
Firefighter EMT-Basic $19.39 $56,463.68
Firefighter EMT-Intermediate $19.89 $57,919.68
Firefighter EMT-Paramedic $20.39 $59,375.68
Additional Certification Pay per hour:
$ .15 HazMat Technician Certified
$ .15 Technical Rescue Team Technician Certified
Additional overtime may be available as needed.
Must pass Firefighter Selection Process:
1. Written Test - 50 questions derived from IFTSA "Essentials of Firefighting" (4th Edition) book.
2. Physical Ability Test
3. Interview
4. Reference Check(s)
5. Physical/Medical Evaluation
6. Secret Clearance Check
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
- Provide Basic Life Support (or Advanced Life Support if a Paramedic) and safe, efficient transportation of ill or injured subjects to local receiving hospitals by ambulance.
- Respond to alarm and emergency situations which include, but are not limited to:structure fires, hazardous materials, technical rescue, and all other emergency situations that are pertinent to the position.
- Serve as a structural firefighter and HAZMAT responder on a scheduled rotation.
- Participate in Fire and Emergency Services activities including fire suppression, EMS, rescue, public assistance, fire investigation, fire prevention, pre-fire planning, Fire Company training, public education, clinical training, perform clean-up of the fire scene and routine maintenance of apparatus, equipment and facilities.
- Must be knowledgeable in auto extrication operations and victim/patient care until transfer to professional medical personnel/facility is accomplished.
- Supports emergency management functions as needed.
- Under general supervision, drive and operate pumper trucks, fire engines, and other related equipment.
- Drive and operate equipment to include: maneuvering, connecting hose lines, operating pump panels, determining, calculating and monitoring pressure; replacing nozzles/tips, performing hook ups, pumping foam, etc.
- Check equipment on the apparatus. Maintain apparatus and emergency equipment. Assist mechanics in the repair of apparatus and equipment as and when needed. Provide routine cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
- Set up rescue equipment. Work with crews to practice rescue operations. Operate and train to operate other apparatus used by the department. Assist in the training and orientation of others.
- Test or troubleshoot problems with facility, equipment, apparatus, and fire protection systems.
- Assist in performing fire inspections for pre-fire planning.
- Participate in department training programs to learn or upgrade skills in firefighting methods,equipment or services.
- Prepare and maintain reports and records of activities, incidents, inspections or other information.
- Perform other duties as required.
Job Requirements
Mandatory:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current NM EMT-B or Advanced EMT Licensed. Preference will be given to NM EMT-P.
- NM EMT-P must have in possession evidence of current NM EMS Bureau approved PALS, ACLS, and PHTLS certification.
- Must have (at minimum) NFPA-1001 NM/IFSAC FFI Certification or equivalent.
- Must pass all testing requirements associated with the position.
- Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass background checks and/or drug testing as required on the contract.
- Obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Must submit to pre-employment and random drug screen tests.
Preferred:
- 1-year minimum experience.
- Paramedic level candidates will have preference.
Working Conditions:
- Must pass an entry level physical ability test for Firefighters.
- Requirement to maintain physical fitness (gym time is provided).
- Strenuous physical exertion may occur when conducting firefighting operations and hazardous operations associated with the position.
- Non-hazardous requirements include: sitting, walking, standing, use of stairs, uneven terrain, and accessing remote areas.
Physical Requirements:
- Position is located on a hazardous test facility operated by NASA.
- Prepare to work in all type of environments associated with firefighting.
- Work schedule is a 48/96 schedule so candidate must prepare to maintain the fire station and assigned dormitory.
Disclosures
Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.
Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.
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