FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)

Description:

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Requirements:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Performing and providing structural and wild land firefighting, emergency medical response and treatment (e.g., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); basic, intermediate, and advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth, mass casualty triage), rescue operations (e.g., high and low angle rescue, trench confined space rescue, auto extrication), hazardous materials response, responding to airfield and aircraft emergencies, and transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to emergency room.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:

You must possess a current National Registry or State Certification as Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P).

You will be required to possess and maintain certification a FIREFIGHTER I and II by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard.

You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications: Hazardous Material Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations, and Hazardous Materials Technician.

You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications: Driver Operator Pumper and Aerial

You must be able to obtain and maintain a current FIREFIGHTER certification: Driver Operator Motor Water Supply

You must be able to obtain and maintain a current: Airfield Operators permit and Airport Firefighter certification.

You will be required to possess and maintain a current Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC) or obtain within 6 months of hire.

You will be required to possess and maintain a current U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification card.

You will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays) and rotating shift work.

You will be required to work hours and conditions that are in close contact with Supervisors and coworkers for long periods of time (24 to 72 hrs.)

You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

You are required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/Policies

You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

This position requires rotating shift work.

You will be required to obtain and maintain privileges with the Onslow Camp Lejeune Emergency Medical system

You will be required to participate in the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program

You will be required to maintain compliance with NFPA 1582 (Fire Fighter Physical Medical Evaluations), NFPA 1583 (Fire Fighter Fitness Program Requirements

You will be required to participate in the mandatory F&ESD Physical Fitness Program to maintain a level and degree of fitness needed to perform all duties

You may be required to work in high elevations and/or below ground in confined work spaces.

You will be subject to adverse weather and/or harsh working conditions; burns, smoke inhalation, noxious fumes, falling materials, and explosions.

You will be exposed to communicable diseases, unsanitary conditions and traumatic injuries.

You will be required to possess and maintain the physical stamina, agility, and mental stability to work under conditions where intense periods of physical exertion and mental stress, under adverse conditions, may be encountered.

You must be able to work under emergency conditions giving clear, definitive instructions, in a decisive manner to firefighting forces and other emergency service personnel.

This position is performed indoors, outdoors, in all types of weather conditions and is subject to heat, cold, smoke, wind, humidity, and stress.

This position requires the use of specialized protective clothing and respiratory protection.

This position is subject to exposure from hazardous materials that include chemicals, fuels, biological agents, radioactive particles, and explosives.

The provision of Advanced Life Saving (ALS) Emergency medical services exposes to such hazards such as infections or contagious diseases.

This position may require responding to calls for fires and emergencies onboard vessels such as ocean going tugs, barges, ships, and small boats.

You may be required to duties and responsibilities of the GS 9 Supervisory Firefighter in his/her absence in IAW DoDI 6055.6

You will be required to complete a knowledge and skills interview before a local medical board that may include the Medical Director/EMS Assistant Chief prior to employment and as required during employment..

***** If applicant holds a current National EMT-P Certification they must convert to a North Carolina within 6 months.