Lead Firefighter - Panama City, United States - Unified Strategic Resources

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Job Description

• You will lead a crew of three or more firefighters assigned to staff a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or rescue vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations.
  
• You will direct water through turrets and hand lines to cool weapons and ammunition during rescue.
  
• You will combat fire or rescue personnel onboard ships in a dangerous environment (e.g., small passages, small compartments, confined or un ventilated areas, in the proximity of fuel tanks, gun mounts, or highly flammable or explosive cargo).
  
• You will use hazard and risk assessment techniques to complete an initial hazardous materials incident analysis.
  
• You will decontaminate hazardous material response equipment and supplies (e.g., protective clothing, respiratory devices, chemical mitigation agents) for preventative maintenance.
  
• You will direct the placement of firefighting equipment to ensure maximum utilization in fire control, aircraft crash, or rescue operations.
  
• You will perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automatic external defibrillation (AED) during respiratory and cardiac emergencies
  

• Must be a US Citizen.
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-
  
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements:
  
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers:
  
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  
• Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
  
• This is a bargaining unit position.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  
• 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 may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  
• This position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.