Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Operations) – Direct Hire Authority

What you would do

• Assess hazards and risks at the start of an incident
• Fight crash and airfield fires involving aircraft and support operations
• Fight fires in large buildings, industrial areas, and base storage facilities
• Rescue people and give first aid before transport to a medical facility
• Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities

Do you qualify for GS-6?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-6. This means work such as fighting fires as part of a fire department or brigade, rescue operations, reducing fire hazards, operating fire communications equipment, controlling hazardous materials incidents, or developing or teaching fire protection training.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• DOD Firefighter Certification System certifications as Airport Firefighter (Firefighter I and II) and HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations, with copies sent with your application
• Appropriate, valid driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

• Online application questionnaire
• Resume of no more than two pages, font at least 10 point, showing hours per week and dates of employment, with your full name
• Copies of firefighting certifications
• Transcripts and registration or license if you qualify through education
• SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
• DD-214 or certification memo if you are an active duty service member claiming veterans' preference

How you will be rated: Your application is rated on how well your questionnaire answers and resume match the qualifications. Your resume and documents must support your questionnaire answers, or you will be rated not qualified. Missing or incorrect information can lower your rating or remove you from consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must list hours per week and dates of employment for each job, or your application may be marked insufficient.
• Send copies of your firefighting certifications with your application.
• Do not put age, photos, or personal details like your Social Security number on your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Works 144-hour pay periods on a 48-hour on, 48-hour off basis, including weekends and holidays. May be required to work other than normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be subject to recall.

Conditions of employment:

• Drug test
• Background check and possible security clearance
• Selective Service registration for men
• Must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program
• Must maintain current certifications
• Pre-employment physical required
• Must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth
• Must work 144-hour pay periods on a 48-hour on, 48-hour off basis, including weekends and holidays
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Possible probationary or trial period
• Must use all provided safety equipment and clothing
• Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment, with exceptions for prior federal firefighters and veterans' preference eligibles
• Position covered under FERS and CSRS rigorous retirement provisions

Job details

Salary

$45,409 – $59,031 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-6 · General Schedule

Location

Eglin AFB, Florida

Appointment

Term

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

FEW

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Fire Protection and Prevention (0081)

Announcement

AFMC-008106-13000862-CHH