Airfield Firefighter I

Job Posting Title
Airfield Firefighter I
Agency
025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT
Supervisory Organization
Oklahoma Military Department
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
40812.96
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving fire protection, firefighting, and rescue duties at a state airfield or airport. This includes training other employees and providing guidance, assistance, and direction to others during firefighting operations or in performing maintenance and other activities
Typical Functions

• Serves as member of a firefighting and rescue crew: Maintains the first responder medical level of qualification. Maintains a license and qualification on each assigned fire department vehicle. Performs firefighting and rescue duties and operations.
• Participates in contingency response: Responds in accordance with Department of Defense, Air Force, FAA and Tulsa International Airport guidelines.
• Performs standbys.
• Inspects and maintains firefighting equipment and facilities. Performs inspections and maintenance according to established schedules. Provides notification of deficiencies to responsible individual.
• Keeps logbook current, dispatches crews, and performs operator maintenance according to established schedules.
• Conducts complete inspections according to established procedures and schedules. Accomplishes all required reports. Performs personal familiarization walk through of 2 different facilities. Responds to base personnel inquiries on fire safety codes and regulations. Issues burn and welding permits in accordance with fire department policy.
• Training: Maintains a 90% currency level for scheduled proficiency training. Receives at least 6 hours of documented training per month either from an instructor of self-study. Conducts training when requested. Conducts training in accordance with fire department standards.
• Performs as the Incident Commander when first to arrive at an emergency until relieved by higher authority.

Level Descriptor
Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in Fire & Emergency Services is desired.
• Completion of all certifications prior to employment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge of standard fire prevention and protection theory; of techniques and practices relative to various types of fires; of techniques of various rescue operations; of specialized firefighting techniques relative to aircraft fires; of special fire protection safety equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus; of the incident command system; of emergency medical care; of operator maintenance on fire equipment; and of fire protection inspection theory, techniques and procedures. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow written and oral instructions; to evaluate emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action; and to maintain order among groups in emergency situations
Special Requirements
Minimum Required Certifications:
Certified to the First responder level and achieved Department of Defense certification in the following areas: Driver/Operator of Airport Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles,
Working Hours Requirement: Successful applicant will be required to work or be in an approved leave status for 212 hours within 28 consecutive days. Normal shift work is 24 hours on and 48 hours off.
Additional Job Description
Application Process:

• Application submission
• Oral board interview
• Conditional offer of employment

Conditions of Employment

• Serve a 12 month trial period
• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
• Contingent on passing a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Contingent on a favorable medical health exam (NFPA 1582)
• Contingent on passing the Occupational Task Evaluation Physical Ability Test (NFPA 1582)
• T3 security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens)
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency
• Considered essential personnel (work during inclement weather)
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Shift work or be in an approved leave status for 212 hours within 28 day period.
• Tobacco and Vape free facility
• Non-Exempt FLSA status

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.