Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base, Georgia Full time

FIREFIGHTER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base, Georgia

Salary Range: $40736 - $52957 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

  • You will perform structural firefighting duties at a large industrial facility, station, or installation where the structures, equipment, and operations present complex and hazardous firefighting situations.
  • You will work as a member of a crew whose primary purpose is to control and extinguish fires, rescue individuals endangered by fire, reduces or eliminate potential fire hazards, preforms confined space, above and below grade and high angle rescue.
  • You will respond as a member of a Hazardous Materials response team for the purpose of containment, control and mitigation of spill or release and provide emergency medical services.
  • You will control and extinguish fires by operating a hose, ladder, hydrant and/or rescuing endangered people.
  • You will operate pumps, foam generators, boom nozzles, and other related equipment.
  • You will perform as an Emergency Medical technician, respond to medical emergencies, analyze the situation, initiating a variety of emergency medical procedures or pre-established protocols.
  • You will administer emergency medical care performing Basic Life Support tasks.
  • You will communicate with medical facilities providing information regarding victim's conditions, vital signs, temperature, etc.
  • You will assist in the operation of firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers and aerial ladder trucks.

Qualifications: GS-04 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: proficiency in operating both basic and specialized firefighting tools, such as ladders, rescue tools, and nozzles, while understanding fire control principles and firefighting strategies, including handling hazardous environments. Respond to hazardous material releases, ensuring protection of people, property, and the environment. Applying procedures for maintaining and inspecting firefighting vehicles and equipment, while also utilizing effective search and rescue techniques. Certification Requirements The following certification levels are the minimum qualification standard for the position. Individuals must be certified at these levels before being eligible to fill the grade and/or position. Proboard or IFSAC: Firefighter I and II Hazmat Awareness Hazmat Operations GS-05 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: operating both basic and specialized firefighting tools, including ladders, rescue tools, and nozzles, and understands fire control principles, strategies, and techniques for hazardous environments. Trained in responding to hazardous material releases, using protective gear and control equipment to stop or contain the release. Applying procedures to maintain, inspect, and test firefighting vehicles and equipment, and utilize effective search and rescue strategies. Certification Requirements The following certification levels are the minimum qualification standard for the position. Individuals must be certified at these levels before being eligible to fill the grade and/or position. Proboard or IFSAC: Firefighter I and II Hazmat Awareness Hazmat Operations Hazardous Materials Technician Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Manpower Division of MCLB Albany MCLBAmanpower@usmc.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2027-03-01