SENIOR MILITARY FIREFIGHTER

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Req ID: 40911

Location:

Fort Smith, AR, US, 72901

Category: AR DEPT OF THE MILITARY

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

Position Number: 22176000

County: Sebastian

Posting End Date: June 30, 2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

Ebbing Air National Guard

The mission of the Department of Military is to provide a professional staff of Arkansas State Employees who help maintain and improve the readiness of Arkansas National Guard units through effective fiscal management of State Resources, Human Resource Management, and quality administration of Arkansas National Guard Programs.

The Department of the Military is a Drug-Free Workplace, this includes medical marijuana which is still considered a controlled substance under federal law. (Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988)

Position Information

Class Code: T060C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $46,987.00

Summary

The Senior Military Firefighter is responsible for directing the work of a crew while performing fire fighting and prevention and crash/rescue activities and duties. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Directs the work activities of a medium-sized staff of fire fighter/crash rescue personnel. Dispatches crews to fire and crash sites, serves as on-scene commander, and directs all activities on fire and/or crash site until area is safe or until relieved by fire chief. Directs the preventative maintenance of fire fighting/rescue vehicles and equipment through daily inspections performed by crew members. Coordinates and participates in training in alarm room operation, fire fighting and prevention, crash/rescue techniques and proficiency, and other required areas of training. Maintains log books on out-of-service vehicles and on significant fire/rescue activities. Makes report to fire chief. Assists with daily cleaning of vehicles, equipment, and fire station area. Checks alarm systems to identify malfunctions, takes corrective action, and re-sets systems. Operates fire/rescue vehicles and equipment, performs fire and rescue duties, and administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Operates the alarm room including dispatching equipment and monitoring and operating the alarm systems, two-way radio, and telephones. Relays information through the use of the two-way radio, telephone, and public address systems. Operates fire fighting and rescue equipment, performs fire and rescue duties, and administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed. Performs inspection of buildings for violations of fire prevention regulations and assists with repairing and servicing fire extinguishes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of fire detection and suppression systems, fire fighting/rescue techniques, and operation of fire fighting/rescue equipment in an airfield environment. Knowledge of airfield and aircraft communications, alarms, and aircraft arresting systems. Ability to physically operate fire fighting/rescue equipment and perform fire fighting/rescue activities. Knowledge of crash/rescue regulations, directives, standards, and operating instructions. Knowledge of advanced first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Ability to assign and coordinate work activities and monitor the performance of co-workers and/or subordinates. Ability to direct the activities of a crash/rescue team. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus four years of experience in fire fighting or a related field, including one year in a group leading capacity. Must be able to secure a Department of Defense secret clearance, as established by Air Force Regulation 205-32, Paragraph 3-39 and have completed and approved Department of Defense fire/rescue training course, as established by the National Fire Protection Standards 1003, 1500, and associated standards. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Fort Smith