FIREFIGHTER

Department of the Navy Headquarters

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, JapanFull-time$43–118K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$43–118K/yr
Location
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EMT CertificationSecurity clearance

Job overview

Department of the Navy Headquarters is hiring a FIREFIGHTER. The Department of the Navy seeks qualified firefighters, lead firefighters, fire protection specialists, paramedic firefighters, supervisory firefighters, and fire chiefs to serve at MCAS Iwakuni and MCB Butler in Japan, performing fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical transport, hazardous material response, and related duties.

Key focus areas include Serve as a firefighter and paramedic providing fire prevention and emergency operations, Respond to emergencies as a member of an engine, truck, rescue, or hazardous materials team, and Prepare briefs, reports and correspondence as needed.

Important skills include Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials Response, Urban Search and Rescue, and Water Rescue.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fire SuppressionFire PreventionEmergency Medical ServicesHazardous Materials ResponseUrban Search and RescueWater RescueVehicle Extrication RescueConfined Space RescueTrench Cave‑in RescueFire InspectionIncident AnalysisBriefing and Report WritingTraining and InstructionLeadership and Crew ManagementCommunication

Qualifications

1+ Years Specialized Firefighter ExperienceEMT CertificationSecurity ClearancePass Drug TestTravel AvailabilityAbility to Work Rotating Shifts

Full job description

ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below. You will serve as a FIREFIGHTER, LEAD FIREFIGHTER, FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST, FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC), SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (OPERATIONS), or FIRE CHIEF in the Department of Navy located in MCAS Iwakuni, Japan and MCB Butler, Okinawa, Japan. GS-13: FIRE CHIEF Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Managing and overseeing the administrative of functional elements of fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical transport services, emergency dispatch operations; develop and execute the annual budget; AND providing guidance and instruction to subordinates on technical and administrative matters. GS-12: SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Implementing, preparing, and disseminating the Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) used by the organization for emergency operations AND ensuring emergency services have the capability to control and extinguish fires, perform life saving services, perform heavy rescue operations, perform Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to patients/victims of all types of incidents; and to identify and contain hazardous material incidents. GS-09: FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC) Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Serving as a Firefighter AND Paramedic providing fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency operations; responding to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team and/or a Rescue Team with associated vehicle and equipment. GS-09: FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Evaluating and recommending fire safety and prevention policies and procedures; developing and implementing training programs for military and civilian personnel; maintaining records, reports and statistical fire prevention data; AND instructing inspectors regarding the building inspection processes. GS-08: LEAD FIREFIGHTER Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading and directing the operation and efficiency of the crew in all aspects of firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, urban search & rescue, fire prevention and communications; AND ability to perform as a fully trained/certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). GS-07: FIREFIGHTER Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector inspecting facilities and structures for fire hazards and fire protection deficiencies; operating as an integral member of a firefighting team under direct supervision in hazardous conditions; AND respond to all medical emergencies as an Emergency Medical 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. You will ensure the fire protection, fire prevention, emergency medical, transport services, water rescue, vehicle extrication rescue, confined space rescue, trench cave-in rescue and hazardous materials spill response programs are carried out. You will prepare briefs, reports and correspondence as needed. You will participate in daily training and instruction classes covering all phases of fire protection, fire prevention and emergency medical services. You will respond as a member of an emergency response company and performs assigned tasks during ambulance/rescue responses. You will conduct training for Fire Inspectors and firefighters In basic fire Inspection methods for insuring operability of life safety systems. You will analyze a hazardous material incident to determine the magnitude of the problem and identify special containers involved to identify or classify unknown material. You will lead and direct the operation and efficiency of the crew in all aspects of firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, urban search and rescue, fire prevention and communications. Education CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 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. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You may be subject to random drug testing. You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. This position may require exposure to high noise levels. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work.

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