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Form of workOur Agency directly supports the Iowa National Guard sustainment, readiness and modernization, providing support so they are able to fulfill their missions in Iowa's communities or their work for the State during emergencies or times of need. We are made strong by a highly qualified, diverse and talented staff. Working at the Iowa Department of Public Defense will provide you the opportunity for a robust career!
What You'll Do:
Are you looking for an exciting career helping others? The Iowa Department of Public Defense is hiring an Airport Firefighter to assist the state at the 185th Air Refueling Wing. The successful candidate will perform firefighting, rescue, salvage, fire prevention, and fire protection operations on an assigned shift at a municipal/international airport to save persons, aircraft, and/or facilities from fires; performs related work as required.
- Actively participates in training programs to ensure USAF, ANG, FAA, OSHA, IDPH, AFOSH, and NFPA requirements are met.
- Participates in the department's Fire Prevention Program.
- Responds when called upon to emergencies to rescue personnel, provide EMS services, fire suppression, HAZMAT, confined space entry and rescue.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and station duties.
- Participate in physical conditioning program.
0700-0700 24hrs on/48hrs off; 9 hour Kelly Day each 21 days
***Pay for this Position:
$16.16/hour based off an average 53 hour work week. Increases after the first 6 months and then annually providing performance meets or exceeds expectations.
What We Offer:
- Strong team culture and positive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
- Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions.
- Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
Find out more: State of Iowa - Benefits at a Glance
A complete package combining benefits, career and personal development is available here for you.
Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency; and
- Minimum age of eighteen years old; and
- Possession of International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Professional Qualifications Board (ProBoard) approved Fire Fighter I certification.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Prior to an offer of employment, applicants must complete a rigorous physical agility fitness test.
Upon offer of employment, applicants must pass a thorough medical examination provided by the employer in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 standards.
Employees must possess a valid state driver's license, which must be maintained to continue employment.
Within 30 days of employment, employees must be able to obtain a government vehicle operator's license.
Within one year of employment, employees must pass a thorough background investigation and obtain a government SECRET security clearance. This clearance must be maintained to continue employment.
Within one year of employment, employee must attain IFSAC of ProBoard approved Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, and Haz-Mat Operations certifications. Must also attain certifications for all assigned vehicles: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) driver/operator, Pumper driver/operator, and Mobile Water Supply driver/operator.
Within six months of employment, employees must attain and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency care techniques.
Within two years of employment, member must attain a State of Iowa Department of Public Health EMS certification.
Employment Type: Full-time
