Basic Life Support Jobs in Norfolk, VA (NOW HIRING)

Duties * Serve as a Firefighter Driver/Operator/Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support. * Assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incident response functions. * Drives and operates firefighting/rescue vehicles, participates in rescue operations to include confined space, high-angle, and other special operations. * Performs noninvasive emergency medical procedures to provide Basic Life Support (BLS). * Maintains ambulance equipment such as backboards, suction devices, monitors, oxygen delivery systems and orders supplies as needed. * Performs fire protection/prevention inspections. * Performs maintenance, operational, housekeeping, emergency and stand by duties as necessary. Requirements Conditions of employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. * This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. * The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. * This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. * This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. * This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. * This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform. * This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period. * The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. * This position requires participation in the DoD Firefighter Physical Fitness Program. * This position requires incumbent to possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR and AED) certification issued by the American Heart Association. * This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. * Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Qualifications ****This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization**** Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience as a fully trained firefighter working to control and extinguish fires, utilizing fire prevention techniques and methods such as performing search and rescue, operating hose line and performing fire prevention inspections; 2) Experience using firefighting equipment to include driving and operating a full range of emergency services apparatus; AND 3) Experience performing basic life support functions and medical protocols such as conducting patient assessment, stabilizing a patient, performing CPR, using AED, airway management and treating for shock. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Selective Placement Factors: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following certificates certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M upon entry into this position. (Note: You MUST attach a copy of your certifications for verification.) * Firefighter I * Firefighter II * Hazardous Materials Awareness * Hazardous Materials Operations * Driver Operator Pumper * Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic or higher (Current NREMT or State) NOTE: Basic reciprocity is required within three (3) months of employment.) * Airport Firefighter (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment to DoD fire service) * Driver/Operator ARFF (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment to DoD fire service) * Hazardous Materials Technician (Must obtain within 12 months of appointment to DoD fire service) Maximum Entry Age (MEA) The MEA for Firefighters is 37. An employee originally hired into a covered position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37. Maximum Reentry Age An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he/she is able to complete 20 years of covered service by his/her mandatory retirement age. The maximum re-entry age for the individual is calculated by determining the total amount of time he/she has served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57 if a firefighter. The employee's current age is compared to the calculated maximum re-entry age to determine if he/she can be rehired into the covered position. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet. * This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. * Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. * Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. * Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. * Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.