Firefighter Medic – Ending February 27, 2009
February 17, 2009 by admin
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The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
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Firefighter Medic ANNOUNCEMENT NO: MWAA-09-10306
F12 (Series 081) $49,875 to $82,293 OPENING DATE: 02/02/09
CLOSING DATE: 02/27/09
Benefits May Include: $3,000.00 Signing Bonus
LOCATION: Fire and Rescue Department, Office of Public Safety, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, MA-321/322.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Authority Employees and Outside Candidates
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responds to and mitigates emergency incidents including, but not limited to, structural fires, aircraft accidents and/or fires, medical emergencies, automobile accidents, boating/water accidents, hazardous materials releases and confined space emergencies including tunnel emergencies, terrorist related emergencies, and weather related emergencies. Performs emergency medical services at the advanced life support (ALS) level in airport, public roadway, office and community settings. Responds to all types of emergency situations and, under the direction of the Incident Commander (or a physician in certain ALS situations), carries out assigned duties to mitigate the emergency. Maintains assigned apparatus and equipment in clean and operationally ready condition. Helps maintain facilities in a clean, safe and healthy condition. Functions as Alarm Room Operator, as assigned. Assigned to one of three 24-hour shifts working an average 56-hour workweek.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have two years of Emergency Medical Services experience and two years of firefighting experience as an active and regular member of an organized fire department. To be creditable, volunteer experience must include regular attendance at regularly scheduled meetings held for the purpose of training and instruction and must also include regular and actual participation in fighting fires. In addition, qualified candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
1. Must be 18 years old by date of employment;
2. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate;
3. Must be certified to operate independently in the field for a minimum of one year as an EMT-I (or higher);
4. Must be certified as a NFPA/Pro Board Firefighter II;
5. Must be certified in Haz Mat Operations.
And, provide a copy of the following referenced document with their application package:
6. EMT-I Certification (or higher) from the Virginia Department of Health, National Registry (showing effective and expiration dates). Reciprocity is currently available for issuance of equivalent Virginia certification based upon the following certifications:
a. EMT – Intermediate certification issued by the National Registry of EMTs.
b. EMT – Paramedic certification issued by the National Registry of EMTs.
Reciprocity is no longer offered at the EMT Cardiac certification level.
7. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification to the standard of the American Heart Association.
Once hired, the Firefighter Medic must be accepted by the Authority’s Occupational Medical Director for independent practice as a Firefighter Medic within the first year of employment. Failure to maintain required certifications, in accordance with proper procedures, will result in removal from the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Experience gained in combating fires resulting from aircraft crashes or other accidents peculiar to airfield operations are preferred. Airport Firefighter, Haz Mat Technician certification and college level courses or a degree in Fire Science are also preferred. Dispatcher experience, technical rescue experience, weapons of mass destruction training and computer experience are highly desirable.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: The evaluation is based upon the total information contained in your application and assessment forms considers all required and preferred qualifications including job-related experience, training and education.
To be rated qualified, the experience on your application and assessment must support the minimum qualification requirements of the position and demonstrate that you possess: 1) knowledge of and skill in fire prevention, suppression and rescue methods, tactics, techniques, apparatus, equipment, tools and materials to respond to, mitigate and help close out a wide variety of routine and emergency incidents; and 2) knowledge of, and skill in, ALS methods, tactics, techniques, apparatus, equipment, tools and materials, as well as established medical protocols, to respond to, mitigate and close out a wide variety of routine and emergency medical incidents.
Applicants who are rated fully qualified will be notified and scheduled for an examination (general aptitude test), an EMS and Firefighter test for technical knowledge. Your name will be placed on a Register according to your final score. As vacancies occur in the Fire and Rescue Department, only the best-qualified candidates will be referred to the Fire Chief, in rank order, for further consideration until the register expires, one-year unless exhausted sooner.
All candidates referred to the Fire Chief are subject to an oral interview, and a physical agility test. Candidates who are notified for an interview must provide proof of valid driver’s license from their state of residence. If selected a complete background investigation (to include a full employment history check; a credit check; a criminal history check; and a driving record check) will be conducted. , A pre-employment medical examination to include drug testing will be required before a final hire date is determined. Psychological testing may also be required. Employees must pass annual medical testing criteria.
HOW TO APPLY: Visit our website www.mwaa.com to apply online.
APPLICANTS THAT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE SCHEDULED TESTING SESSION: 1) a copy of your EMT-I Certification or higher (showing effective and expiration dates) and 2) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification to the standard of the American Heart Association.
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