Installation Firefighter, DMVA

Reference #: 4601062
THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-90513 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 6, 2024 TO AUGUST 20, 2024.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you an energetic and productive person with firefighting and fire prevention experience? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Fort Indiantown Gap is seeking conscientious, responsible, and dedicated Installation Fighters who will be dedicated to our installation.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Installation Firefighter, you will be responsible for performing structural, aircraft, and wildland firefighting. You will also conduct fire prevention inspections of buildings and aircraft, and inspections of fire protection systems. Additional duties include performing standby fire watches at hazardous operations in buildings and aircrafts, as well as standing watch at alarm-receiving equipment, emergency medical services, and participating in various training programs.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Sunday to Saturday, with 30-minute lunch.
You work 24 hours on duty, then 72 hours off duty

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:
Three years of firefighting experience as a member of a municipal or governmental fire department and possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements:
All positions require possession of an active non-commercial class C Pennsylvania drivers license or equivalent.
All positions require possession of an active Firefighter II certification and an Airport Firefighter certification from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
All positions require possession of an active Hazardous Materials Operations certification and an active Hazardous Materials Awareness certification.
All positions must initially and annually be medically certified as meeting the medical requirements of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1582, Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
This position requires possession of an active emergency medical technician (EMT) certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
You must be able to successfully pass a background check to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance for access to restricted areas or federal computer networks.
All employees must obtain within one year of hire and maintain an active class B Pennsylvania commercial drivers license or an active certificate of authorization to operate fire emergency vehicles issued by the Fire Chief of the hiring fire station.
All employees must obtain within one year of hire and maintain active Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator Aerial, Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) certificates from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.#CWOPA

Additional Requirements:
You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):
You m st be willing and able to work in Annville, PA (Lebanon, County).
Possession of an active Firefighter 1 certification from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.

Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.