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Lead Firefighter (Hazardous Material Technician)
United States Army Installation Management Command · Posted 115 days ago
On-site Picatinny Arsenal, NJ $66K – $86K Apply by Jun 24, 2026 Fire Protection and Prevention ESTPISTP Trades
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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)
What You'll Do
- →Serve as Lead Firefighter directing the work of one or more firefighting crews engaged in firefighting activities and hazardous material emergency responses.
- →Assist in the cleanup and disposal of unburied, spilled or damaged hazardous materials and chemicals.
- →Conducts training for shift in ladder deployment, hose handling, and vehicle operation and emergency service subjects using resource material from recognized sources of reference.
- →Directs on-the-job training for subordinates in areas such as pre-fire planning, fire inspections, vehicle and equipment inspections and minor repair.
- →Assumes immediate initial control of fire and emergency scenes until arrival of more senior fire officers.
- →Assign work tasks involving structural and/or wildland firefighting, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials emergency responses and standbys for hazardous operations.
- →Plans work schedules, for assigned crew, with sequence to operation to provide equitable work distribution amongst crews on duty.
- →Sets immediate and short-term objectives and goals for the shift based on given priorities.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 06100639-7049-42ea-b4d7-84905ab1e7d2
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