NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-83579 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 13, 2024 TO MAY 22, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. Attention all firefighters: are you ready for a rewarding new challenge in your already admirable firefighting career? Are you an energetic and productive person with firefighting and fire prevention experience? These are the qualities that the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is searching for in an Installation Firefighter! Our staff are c... more details
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-83579 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 13, 2024 TO MAY 22, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Attention all firefighters: are you ready for a rewarding new challenge in your already admirable firefighting career? Are you an energetic and productive person with firefighting and fire prevention experience? These are the qualities that the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is searching for in an Installation Firefighter! Our staff are conscientious, responsible, and are dedicated to our installation.
Watch this videoto see how you can make a difference working for Pennsylvania's veterans. Does this sound like an amazing opportunity? If so, join us by applying today to become a proud member of our team and enjoying all that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Installation Firefighter, you are responsible for performing structural, aircraft, and wild land firefighting. You also perform fire prevention inspections of buildings and aircraft, and inspections of fire protection systems. Additional duties include performing standby fire watches at hazardous operations in buildings and aircrafts, standing watch at alarm-receiving equipment, emergency medical services, and participating in various training programs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, 24-hours on, 72-hours off.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of firefighting experience as a member of a municipal or governmental fire department and possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Special Requirements:
All positions require possession of an active non-commercial class C Pennsylvania driver’s license or equivalent.
All positions require possession of an active Firefighter II certification and an Airport Firefighter certification from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
All positions require possession of an active Hazardous Materials Operations certification and an active Hazardous Materials Awareness certification.
All positions must initially and annually be medically certified as meeting the medical requirements of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1582, Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
This position requires possession of an active emergency medical technician (EMT) certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
You must be able to successfully pass a background check to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance for access to restricted areas or federal computer networks.
All employees must obtain within one year of hire and maintain an active class B Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license or an active certificate of authorization to operate fire emergency vehicles issued by the Fire Chief of the hiring fire station.
All employees must obtain within one year of hire and maintain active Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator Aerial, Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) certificates from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Additional Requirements:
You must be willing and able to work in Annville, PA (Lebanon, County).
This position requires possession of an active Firefighter 1 certification from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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