FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH)

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Driver Operator-Pumper, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), CPR (BLS for Health Care Providers), and National Registry EMT-PARAMEDIC. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible. Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application.***

Incentives are subject to command approval at the time of selection. Approval and /or payment of an incentive is neither automatic nor implied.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. Arelocation incentive may be authorized.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

HPR/MPR is authorized by the Command in accordance with Local Pay Setting Guide, if applicable.

Typical work week is 72-hour week on a 24 hours on/24 hour off basis that includes weekends, and holidays. May be subject to recall and overtime.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Physical Demand: Will be required to work under extreme pressure and cope with stressful situations where confusion, panic, injury, or death may occur.

Work Environment: will be exposed to out-of-control fires, HAZMAT spills, or possible explosions. May suffer burns, dehydrations, and other effects of heat; smoke inhalation, heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions. Subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities, exposure to HAZMAT, rescue operations, and high noise levels.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.