Firefighter
Company
Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Responds to emergency medical, fire, and hazardous materials calls. Participates in practice drills. Performs building inspections and maintenance of detection and suppression systems equipment.
Learn more about this agencyRequirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
- Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
- Designated and/or random drug testing required
- Selective Placement Factor- Must attach Firefighter 1 Certification, Maryland EMT B ceritification, Hazmat Operations Certification (must be atached at time of application)
- Bargaining Unit Position: Yes- IAFF, 66/0161
Qualifications
One-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level (ZS-II at NIST). Specialized experience is experience responding to emergency medical, fire, and hazardous material incidents, driving and operating fire apparatus and using various equipment. Using radio equipment to dispatch calls and monitoring a fire alarm system. Knowledge of automated time and attendance program.
OR
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study.
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and/or post-high school education.
IN ADDITION, the applicant MUST be able to meet the following selective placement factor (Screen out): Skill in providing basic life support and emergency medical care as evidenced by a valid Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, EMT-B certificate.
To be considered for the position, applicants are required to provide the following certifications:
1. Certification in firefighter 1
2. Maryland Emergency Medical Technician -B Certification
3. Hazmat operations
Must attach certification at time of application to be considered for the position.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
Education
This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
Use of foreign education for qualifications An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
Additional information
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!
- We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
- Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions.
- You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position.
- All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
- A probationary period may be required.
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over
Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking
Standing
Crawling
Kneeling
Repeated bending
Climbing, use of legs and arms
Both legs required
Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
Both eyes required
Depth perception Hearing (aid may be permitted)
Outside
Excessive Heat
Excessive Cold
Excessive Humidity
Excessive dampness or chilling
Dry atmospheric conditions
Excessive noise, intermittent
Constant noise
Dust
Silica, asbestos, etc.
Fumes, smokes, or gases
Solvents (degreasing agent)
Grease and oils
Radiant energy
Electrical energy
Slippery or uneven walking surface
Working around machinery with moving parts
Working around moving objects or vehicles
Working on ladders or scaffolding
Working below groundWorking with hands in water
Vibration
Working closely with others
Working alone
This position requires the passing of a drug test
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
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Date Posted
11/13/2024
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