Firefighter Intermediate Life Support Job in FORT LEE, VA
March 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Firefighter EMT-I, Firefighter Paramedic
| Vacancy No. | SCAQ09120081D | Department | Army, Field Operating Agency of Army Staff Resourced OA-22 | ||
| Salary | $43,044.00 to $55,959.00 | Grade | 08 to 08 | ||
| Perm/Temp | Permanent | FT/PT | Full-time | ||
| Open Date | 3/13/2009 | Close Date | 3/30/2009 | ||
| Job Link | Apply Online | Who may apply | Public | ||
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Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)
Department: Department Of The Army
Agency: Field Operating Agency of Army Staff Resourced OA-22
Job Announcement Number:
SCAQ09120081D
Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support)
Salary Range: 43,044.00 – 55,959.00 USD per year
Open Period: Friday, March 13, 2009
to Monday, March 30, 2009
Series & Grade: GS-0081-08/08
Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. — Full Time
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy – VA – Fort Lee
Who May Be Considered:
US Citizens
Job Summary:
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!
Challenge Yourself – Be an Army Civilian – Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization(s):
US Army Installation Management CMD, USAG Fort Lee, Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Protection & Prevention Division Ft Lee, Virginia
About the Position: Fort Lee, Home of Logistic Warriors, is a US Army installation located near the Tri-Cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell, VA. Fort Lee is south of Richmond, the Capital of Virginia. There are a number of important missions accomplished by the activities located here. The missions accomplished at Fort Lee include combat and training development and the professional development of military personnel through various training programs. The civilian employees serve a vital role in direct support of the US Army mission that is crucial to supporting military operations. Fort Lee offers a broad range of civilian employment opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds, educational achievements, work interests and job skills.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
Key Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
Major Duties:
Responds to alarms, combats fire, and rescues personnel requiring the full performance of fire fighting tasks involving structures, equipment, facilities, crashed and burning aircraft, fuel, hazardous materials and brush fires. Responds to crash alert standbys; crash, fire, and rescue incidents; brush, forest and structural fires, hazardous material spills & releases and accomplishes containment and decontamination; confined space/heavy technical rescue; fuel spill containment in waterways. Alternates as hose-man, ladder-man, hydrant-man, rescue-man, nozzle-man, and salvage-man or hand lineman. Conducts fire prevention inspections. Operates and maintains care of a variety of lifesaving and rescue equipment including ambulance equipment, two way radio equipment, telemetry equipment, cardiac monitors, specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, monitors, splints, oxygen delivery systems, and stretchers. Operates emergency vehicles.
Qualifications:
Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
Is required to pass the annual firefighters physical.
Inclement Weather Essential Position. Is subject to recall after normal tour in cases of emergencies. Normal tour of duty is seventy-two (72) hours per week.
Post-Employment Certification Requirements: Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Instructor – Employee will be required to obtain certification within two years of assignment. Driver/Operator – Pumper Driver/Operator – Aerial Confined Space Rescue Rope 1 Vehicle Extrication Emergency Vehicle Operations
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Benefits:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Other Information:
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Other Advantages: BENEFITS: The Department of Army offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance, competitive salaries, generous retirement programs, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time, flexible work environment and alternate work schedules, paid employment related training and education. Possible student loan repayment, payment of licenses certification, and academic degrees as applicable.
How To Apply:
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Required Documents:
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
For questions about this job:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
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March 25, 2009 by admin
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Stafford County – Fire & Rescue Technician I
March 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Firefighter EMT-I
APPLY ON-LINE @ WWW.CO.STAFFORD.VA.US
THIS POSITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE @ 4:30 P.M. ON MARCH 20TH! PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BY THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 1 ½ HOURS TO APPLY ON-LINE.
Job Title:
Fire & Rescue Technician I – #1601
Closing Date/Time:
Fri. 03/20/09 4:30 PM Eastern Time
Salary:
$21.50 – $21.50 hourly
$44,720.00 – $44,720.00 annually
Job Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Stafford County, Virginia
Department:
Fire and Rescue
Print Job Bulletin
Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
Responds to calls for emergency services including emergency medical service, fire suppression, and hazardous materials; provides basic and advanced life support levels of emergency medical service; participates in training of volunteer fire and rescue personnel and in community awareness and public education programs on fire prevention and emergency medical services; inspects and maintains tools, apparatuses, supplies, and equipment; performs a variety of administrative tasks including entering data into computer files and preparing activity reports, and performs related tasks as required.
Typical Qualifications:
Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia (VA EMT- Intermediate), Emergency Vehicle Operator II (EVOC II), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II (VA DFP Firefighter II), and in hazardous materials (HAZMAT) operations. Must have considerable experience in emergency services, high school diploma or GED, and driver’s license valid in Virginia.
Physical Requirements:
Requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force regularly and exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally; additional physical requirements available upon request and will be presented during the hiring process.
Supplemental Information:
Candidates are placed on an eligibility list based on results of a written examination and physical agility test. Top candidates from this eligibility list are then selected based on the results of a panel interview, background investigation, polygraph test, and pre-employment physical examination.
Copies of current certifications and DMV record (dated within 30 days) must accompany application.
Candidate selected will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal history and fingerprint check, post-offer, pre-employment medical exam, alcohol and controlled substance tests at the County’s expense unless this requirement has been completed for current County position.
Virginia Beach EMS Brigade Chief
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) seeks an experienced individual to serve as an EMS Brigade Chief. This individual will manage and direct the delivery of skilled emergency and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including: emergency medical and rescue operations, advanced medical assistance, mentoring, training, public education, volunteer agency administration and coordination, disaster management, and other duties as required. An EMS Brigade Chief typically commands an EMS brigade consisting of multiple stations, medic groups and/or specialty teams and is responsible for all personnel, equipment, apparatus, and facilities under their direction. Brigade Chiefs often function as Duty Shift Commanders and as such oversee all on duty EMS resources, including twelve or more staffed ambulances, zone cars, squad trucks, and special response vehicles. Individual will also engage in the direct provision of advanced life support pre-hospital patient care at the EMT-Paramedic level as needed.
This position is classified as FLSA Exempt and will average a 60 hour work week to accommodate nights, weekends and holidays as assigned and is considered ALPHA-1. Starting Salary: $54,920.64. Visit http://www.vbgov.com/careers for minimum requirements, complete job details, and to apply on-line. Application deadline: March 24, 2009. Visit http://www.VABEACHEMS.com for department information.
John Bianco, Division Chief – Administration
Department of EMS – City of Virginia Beach
1917 Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
757.385.1999 Main
757.385.5002 Voicemail
757.425.7864 Fax
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