Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Serves as Firefighter (Basic Life Support). This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.

Duties: Respond on site to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses. Perform initial patient assessment and physical examinations. Establish communications with the receiving facility. Respond to fire alarms and emergency calls. Combat fires and rescue personnel on ships and vessels. Perform duties as a Hazardous Materials Technician. Identify and classify unknown hazardous materials. Perform vessel and structural inspections. Inspect ammunition vessels for compliance with safety regulations. Drive and operate fire trucks, emergency response vehicles and hazmat vehicles to site of fires, accidents and hazardous material emergencies.

Schedule: 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. This position is designated inclement weather essential. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

Conditions of Employment: Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoD 6055.06M 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. In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively. As a "Key" position, the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization. This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty. Must possess and maintain at all times, a noncommercial driver license or a commercial Class C and operate firefighting equipment, including a tiller operator, to have a firefighter endorsement "F". Firefighters with a Class A or B commercial driver license (CDL) are not required to add the "F" endorsement to continue operating firefighting equipment, as long as CDL includes all applicable endorsements for the vehicle they are operating. Employee is required to participate in a physical fitness program as described by DOD and NFPA standards. Incumbent must obtain and maintain United States Coast Guard Master's license covering the tonnage of Fireboat within 18 months of appointment. 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 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Direct deposit of pay is required.

Benefits: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/09/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Requirements: Basic Life Support

Salary: $63,081 - $82,007 Per Year

Application Deadline: 2026-11-09