Firefighter

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Commander Naval Region Southwest, we offer civil service positions for first responders, engineers, service workers, and counselors that are essential to the safety, security, and support of our naval installations.

Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our fleet, fighters, and their families through your dedication and expertise
Job functions include the following:

• -You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities.
  
• -You will perform airfield firefighting by involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are.
  
• -You will operate a variety of firefighting equipment.
  
• -You will combat fire or rescue personnel on board ships where conditions create very difficult and dangerous situations.
  

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
  
• Selectee will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  
• You must have reached your 37 birthday prior to appointment.
  
• This is a bargaining unit position.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
  
• See Other Information section for additional requirements.
  
• This position is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations.
  
• Incumbent is required to work a 72-hour week on a 48-hour on/48-hour off basis that includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall.
  
• Incumbent is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
  

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