Firefighter (BLS/HMT)
The incumbent performs the following duties:
Attends and conducts training for personnel as directed by the Fire Chief in all phases of firefighting and protection within the structural series. Complete the daily vehicle and equipment check of all VA fire service emergency response vehicles. During emergency situations, must be able to execute all firefighting and/or rescue operations without hesitation. Performs such firefighting duties as determining the nature and extent of the fire, the appropriate action required, laying and disconnecting hoses, directing fire streams, operating firefighting equipment, ventilation of burning buildings, performing evacuations and rescues, administering appropriate emergency treatments, etc. Knowledge and the ability to use special protection, self-contained breathing apparatus, and protective clothing where chemicals, poisonous materials, radioactive materials, or hazardous biological products are involved. Performs noninvasive medical procedures. Attends training classes for the purpose of receiving or providing instructions in such areas as advanced first aid and briefing sessions on various phases of firefighting and/or fire prevention techniques. Utilizing hazardous material response equipment and supplies including protective clothing, breathing apparatus, dry and extinguishing chemicals, and decontamination agents and equipment. Employ a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize the patient for transport, as soon as possible, to the receiving facility. Employ hazard and risk assessment techniques to complete incident analysis. Ensures that fire inspections are completed in all buildings and areas of the medical center. Provides fire prevention at the Medical Center through inspections, drills, and advising medical center personnel, including supervisors, of fire hazards in related areas and actions to be taken as prescribed by various technical manuals, fire codes, and reference books, which are constantly updated and expanded. Performs all other duties as assigned. Designated Drug-Testing Position:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule:
The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour on/24-hour off basis that includes weekends, and holidays. May be subject to recall. May be required to work long and irregular hours during the course of emergency response or to accomplish mandated inspection, training requirements and to ensure coverage. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Firefighter (BLS/HMT) /PD#502-06116-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2020. Basic Requirements:
Six months of general work experience, which can be any work experience; OR- 1 year of education above the high school level, which included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the following courses:
range management; range conservation; agriculture; forestry; wildlife management; engineering; biology; mathematics; other natural or physical sciences; OR- a combination of education and work experience as described above. Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the Federal Service, that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Firefighter at the GS-6 level? Such duties may include:
(1) providing emergency medical first responder or higher medical level pre-hospital patient assessments by conducting systematic physical examinations to determine patient's condition and treatment; (2) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (3) rescue operations; (4) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (5) operation of fire communications equipment; (6) controlling hazardous materials incidents and (7) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. At this grade level you must have performed all duties independently and without supervision. AND Education:
Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. Required Certifications:
Proof of completion of Firefighter I and II, HazMat Operations, and EMT-B from State of Louisiana or National Registry. And required to possess and maintain Firefighter II Certifications, Hazmat Technician Operations, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certification from State of Louisiana or National Registry, and Driver and Operator Pumper Certification Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. AGE REQUIREMENT:
Maximum Entry Age:
For initial appointments, applicant cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the day of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit noted, but who have previously served in a covered position may be eligible to re-enter the fire service provided that they meet specific requirements. REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION:
For those positions requiring employees to drive motorized firefighting equipment, applicants must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license of the appropriate classification or kind. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. 2. Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems. 4. Knowledge of basic life support techniques and protocols and knowledge of safety requirements. 5. Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Analytical Thinking Emergency Care Emergency Management Fire Management Technical Competence First Response . PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In an emergency, work requires the ability to perform strenuous physical activity for an extended period. The most common encountered applications of strength and endurance are lifting and carrying objects (up to 80 lbs.), pulling objects (up to 135 lbs.), and working with objects in front of the body (up to 125 lbs.). Activities involve prolonged periods of time standing, walking, bending, crouching, and carrying heavy firefighting tools and related equipment associated with the performance of such duties as maintenance, testing, inspections, drills, suppression, and transport of persons. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Firefighters' work environments are so extremely hazardous, they can be killed in an instant. Firefighters can be exposed to significant concentrations of hazardous materials, including carbon monoxide, benzene, Sulphur dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, aldehydes, hydrogen chloride, dichlorofluoromethane, and particulates which are all linked to the development of severe respiratory disease. Firefighting hazards are recurring and require the use of specialized firefighting safety equipment, clothing, and procedures. The daily work environment is varied. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in areas where it is dirty, dusty, noisy, or greasy, outside in hot and cold inclement / bad weather, and, occasionally, in areas where there is danger of exposure to asbestos or lead based paint.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Attends and conducts training for personnel as directed by the Fire Chief in all phases of firefighting and protection within the structural series. Complete the daily vehicle and equipment check of all VA fire service emergency response vehicles. During emergency situations, must be able to execute all firefighting and/or rescue operations without hesitation. Performs such firefighting duties as determining the nature and extent of the fire, the appropriate action required, laying and disconnecting hoses, directing fire streams, operating firefighting equipment, ventilation of burning buildings, performing evacuations and rescues, administering appropriate emergency treatments, etc. Knowledge and the ability to use special protection, self-contained breathing apparatus, and protective clothing where chemicals, poisonous materials, radioactive materials, or hazardous biological products are involved. Performs noninvasive medical procedures. Attends training classes for the purpose of receiving or providing instructions in such areas as advanced first aid and briefing sessions on various phases of firefighting and/or fire prevention techniques. Utilizing hazardous material response equipment and supplies including protective clothing, breathing apparatus, dry and extinguishing chemicals, and decontamination agents and equipment. Employ a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize the patient for transport, as soon as possible, to the receiving facility. Employ hazard and risk assessment techniques to complete incident analysis. Ensures that fire inspections are completed in all buildings and areas of the medical center. Provides fire prevention at the Medical Center through inspections, drills, and advising medical center personnel, including supervisors, of fire hazards in related areas and actions to be taken as prescribed by various technical manuals, fire codes, and reference books, which are constantly updated and expanded. Performs all other duties as assigned. Designated Drug-Testing Position:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule:
The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour on/24-hour off basis that includes weekends, and holidays. May be subject to recall. May be required to work long and irregular hours during the course of emergency response or to accomplish mandated inspection, training requirements and to ensure coverage. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Firefighter (BLS/HMT) /PD#502-06116-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2020. Basic Requirements:
Six months of general work experience, which can be any work experience; OR- 1 year of education above the high school level, which included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the following courses:
range management; range conservation; agriculture; forestry; wildlife management; engineering; biology; mathematics; other natural or physical sciences; OR- a combination of education and work experience as described above. Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the Federal Service, that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Firefighter at the GS-6 level? Such duties may include:
(1) providing emergency medical first responder or higher medical level pre-hospital patient assessments by conducting systematic physical examinations to determine patient's condition and treatment; (2) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (3) rescue operations; (4) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (5) operation of fire communications equipment; (6) controlling hazardous materials incidents and (7) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. At this grade level you must have performed all duties independently and without supervision. AND Education:
Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. Required Certifications:
Proof of completion of Firefighter I and II, HazMat Operations, and EMT-B from State of Louisiana or National Registry. And required to possess and maintain Firefighter II Certifications, Hazmat Technician Operations, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) Certification from State of Louisiana or National Registry, and Driver and Operator Pumper Certification Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. AGE REQUIREMENT:
Maximum Entry Age:
For initial appointments, applicant cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the day of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit noted, but who have previously served in a covered position may be eligible to re-enter the fire service provided that they meet specific requirements. REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION:
For those positions requiring employees to drive motorized firefighting equipment, applicants must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license of the appropriate classification or kind. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. 2. Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems. 4. Knowledge of basic life support techniques and protocols and knowledge of safety requirements. 5. Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Analytical Thinking Emergency Care Emergency Management Fire Management Technical Competence First Response . PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In an emergency, work requires the ability to perform strenuous physical activity for an extended period. The most common encountered applications of strength and endurance are lifting and carrying objects (up to 80 lbs.), pulling objects (up to 135 lbs.), and working with objects in front of the body (up to 125 lbs.). Activities involve prolonged periods of time standing, walking, bending, crouching, and carrying heavy firefighting tools and related equipment associated with the performance of such duties as maintenance, testing, inspections, drills, suppression, and transport of persons. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Firefighters' work environments are so extremely hazardous, they can be killed in an instant. Firefighters can be exposed to significant concentrations of hazardous materials, including carbon monoxide, benzene, Sulphur dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, aldehydes, hydrogen chloride, dichlorofluoromethane, and particulates which are all linked to the development of severe respiratory disease. Firefighting hazards are recurring and require the use of specialized firefighting safety equipment, clothing, and procedures. The daily work environment is varied. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in areas where it is dirty, dusty, noisy, or greasy, outside in hot and cold inclement / bad weather, and, occasionally, in areas where there is danger of exposure to asbestos or lead based paint.
- Department:
0081 Fire Protection and Prevention - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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