Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician)
Federal government of the United States
- Alabama
- $49,025-63,733 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Accepting applications
- Serves as a member of hazardous material emergency response team and structural or crash firefighting crew.
- As a member of an emergency response team uses detection, identification, and monitoring equipment to identify hazardous products.
- Uses available resources material to determine life, health, and environmental hazards.
- Uses dikes, dams, booms and other means to confine hazardous releases.
- Uses patch, seal, and leak kits or other specialized equipment to contain hazardous substance releases, protect lives and conserve property.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. climb ladders up to 100 feet, climb in and over obstacles and move charged fire hose lines. in the regular performance of duties.
- The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
- This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
- This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position is subject to recall for all firefighting emergencies.
- This position is an inclement weather position.
- Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
- This position requires you to work rotating shifts and a 72-hour work week.
- Firefighting Equipment
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Preventative Maintenance
- Vehicle Operation
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives are not authorized.
- Advance in Hire is not authorized.
- Benefits