• Job Description

  Req#: 858131000
  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.
  
  The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • You will operate as an integral member of a firefighting team under direct supervision in hazardous conditions.
  • You will serve as driver/operator of fire(pumper) apparatus, aerial ladder truck, heavy rescue vehicle, hazardous material truck/trailer, ambulance to and from both emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • You will extinguish fires, operate hose lines, set and climb ladder and conduct search and rescue operations.
  • You will hoist tools and equipment using ropes, operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and related equipment.
  • You will analyze hazardous material incidents to determine the magnitude of the problem and identify special containers involved to identify or classify unknown material.
  • You will collect and interpret hazards and response information from printed resources, technical resources, computer database and monitoring and testing equipment.
  • You will response to all medical emergencies as an Emergency Medical Technician and make independent preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and provide basic life support measures.
  • You will take vital signs, treat for shock, maintain open airways, control bleeding and perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
  • You will perform inspection duties where moderate to high fire hazards are expected to be encounter, detect and recommend corrective actions to operating officials for moderate to severe hazards.
  • You will participate as a student in training sessions, formal and practical lectures, computer based training, demonstrations and drills for all phases of fire department operations.
  • You will wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • 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-verify.gov
  • 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 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a valid California/Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) EMT accreditation with in 60 days of appointment.
  • 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.
  • 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 pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment and annual physical examination.
  • You are required to possess and maintain a current valid United States and government driver's license.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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