Job Description
- You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.
- You will perform airfield firefighting by involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are.
- You will operate a variety of firefighting equipment.
- You will combat fire or rescue personnel on board ships where conditions create very difficult and dangerous situations.
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.
- Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
- 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.
- 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.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
- 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test.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.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- 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.
- You will be required to work a rotating work schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and is subject to mandatory overtime and recall.
- Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
- This position is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.
- This position requires employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
- Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Benefits
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program
Thrift Savings Plan with 5% Agency Matching
Federal Employee Retirement System
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Leave & Holidays
Work/Life Programs
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Interim role, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,