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Firefighter (Basic Life Support)
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Full-time Kodiak, AK $46K – $74K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Fire Protection and Prevention ESTPISTP
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This vacancy is for a GS-0081-5/6/7, Firefighter (Basic Life Support) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE KODIAK FIRE SAFETY DIVISION -FF in KODIAK, Alaska.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Firefighter (Basic Life Support) and be responsible for the immediate response to fire alarms, and the control and extinguishment of fires as well as the maintenance and use of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
- →Fights fires aboard ships, cutters, boats, aircraft, hangars, and buildings containing small compartments that aggravate the hazards and danger of the situation.
- →The incumbent performs firefighting driver operator duties and performs predominately non-invasive emergency care in the assessment, treatment, and transportation of patients to higher level medical providers commonly in the form of a clinic or hospital.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Responding to fire alarms, and the control and extinguishment of fires aboard ships, cutters boats, aircraft, hangars, and buildings containing small compartments that aggravate the hazards and danger of the situation.
- →Performing driver operator duties i.e. maintain and make minor repairs to areal, crash, and structural apparatus, assigned vehicles, and firefighting rescue equipment.
- →Performing predominately non-invasive emergency care in the assessment and treatment and transportation of patients to higher level medical providers.
- →Conducting annual housing fire prevention inspections, annual fire hydrant maintenance, including but not limited to painting (as necessary), flow test, and record data collection in accordance with department directives and standards.
- →Utilizing specialized communication equipment to consult with physicians and/or hospitals of patient's condition.
- →Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
- →MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment.
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
- →Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
- ✓This is a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
- ✓Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8cf138ec-3c9a-48c9-acc2-b051b9fb0a77
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