FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN), GS-0081-05 potential GS-0081-07 is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, HAZMAT and to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release. Major Duties: -Perform hazard and risk assessment and conducts a complete incident analysis. -Perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great. -Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. -Perform rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures.-Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. -Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Education: IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.