FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC/HAZMAT TECH)

ABOUT THE ROLE This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies within the Department of the Navy, Commander, Navy Installations Command, located at Naval Support Activity Crane, IN. Firefighters are responsible for providing advanced life support, performing hazard and risk assessments, executing firefighting duties for facilities, airfields, or shipboard environments, and driving and operating firefighting vehicles. This is a Mission Essential position requiring continuity of operations and essential task completion as designated by command. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide advanced life support measures - Perform hazard and risk assessments - Perform firefighting duties for facilities, airfields, or shipboard environments - Drive and operate firefighting vehicles - Provide fire prevention, protection, and suppression services - Respond to and mitigate hazardous materials incidents - Communicate over radio with Emergency Room personnel regarding patient history, condition, treatment, and status - Perform rescue operations MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-09 Level: - One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-08 level demonstrating: 1. Providing fire prevention, protection, and suppression services 2. Operating a wide variety of firefighting apparatus and equipment 3. Responding to and/or mitigating hazardous materials incidents 4. Providing emergency medical care and/or basic, intermediate, and advanced life support measures GS-08 Level: - One year of specialized experience demonstrating: 1. Providing emergency care to injured and/or ill patients 2. Communicating over the radio with Emergency Room personnel 3. Performing rescue operations and operating radio equipment 4. Performing fire suppression as a member of an organized fire department brigade Required Certifications (for both GS-08 and GS-09, awarded by DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard): - Firefighter I & II - Hazmat Awareness - Hazmat Operations - Hazmat Technician - Driver Operator Pumper - Driver Operator Aerial - National Registry EMT-P (Paramedic) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Must be determined suitable for federal employment and pass E-Verify - Must participate in direct deposit pay program - Must obtain and maintain current valid U.S. driver's license - Must successfully complete pre-appointment physical examination - Must obtain and maintain interim and/or final Secret security clearance - Must pass pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and subject to random testing - Must not have reached 37th birthday by date of appointment (exceptions/waivers may apply) - Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959 - Position is Mission Essential and part of a bargaining unit - Veteran's preference does not apply under this specific hiring authority, but documentation must be submitted if claimed SELECTION PROCESS - Human Resources Office reviews resumes to ensure eligibility and qualification requirements are met - Applicants rated based on information provided in resume and supporting documentation - Qualified applicants referred to the hiring manager - Selecting official may conduct interviews - Performance, suitability, and security information verified before employment offers - Inflated qualifications may result in ineligible or not qualified status HOW TO APPLY - Submit resumes and application packages via email to: directhired9fire@us.navy.mil - Email subject line must include: DE-12901136-26-EMS and (PARAMEDIC) - Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on October 6, 2026 - Resumes restricted to no more than 2 pages; illegible resumes will not be considered - Resume must show: employer name, starting/end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week (if less than full-time), and pay plan/series/grade for federal experience - Must attach copies of all required certifications claimed - If claiming veteran's preference, submit DD-214 or VA letter; disabled veterans must also submit disability letter and SF-15 - Active duty members must submit statement of service on command letterhead - Facsimile applications will not be considered - Contact: Corey VanMeter, Phone: 812-854-4611 - Address: Naval Support Activity Crane, 300 Hwy 361 Bldg 3219, Crane, IN 47522 EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Location: Crane, IN (Multiple vacancies) - Work Schedule: Full-time - Telework: Not eligible - Remote: No - Relocation Expenses: Incentives may be authorized; Permanent Change of Station (PCS) not authorized - Appointment Type: Permanent - Federal Service Type: Competitive Service - Union Representation: Yes - Drug Test: Required - Security Clearance: Secret - Financial Disclosure: Not required - Promotion Potential: GS-9 - Occupation Series: 0081 Fire Protection and Prevention - Supervisory Status: No