Fire Crash Rescue Specialist

Introduction
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career helping people and fighting fires? Then we have the job for you! Volk Field in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is hiring a full time Fire/Crash Rescue Specialist. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in the next 6 months.
Fire/Crash Rescue Specialists at Volk Field work a 48-96 schedule averaging 56 hours per week, with occasional overtime.
This is a Wisconsin state civil service position. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program. A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well- being.

Position Summary
Under general supervision of the Base Fire/Crash Rescue Supervisor and/or Base Fire Chief, this position will prevent, control and extinguish all types of fires on the ground and perform related rescue, first aid and property preservation. Includes fires or potential of fires involving buildings, structures, operational processes, grounds, aircraft (including military aircraft), missiles and separate or component weapons or other materials. Perform operations and operator maintenance of all types of firefighting and related rescue vehicles, equipment systems and devices in support of overall base emergency contingency operations. Required to drive and operate various crash, fire, rescue, structural pumper and tank trucks apparatus and all associated equipment. Required to wear personal protective equipment. Scheduled workweek is shift type work and may include 8, 16 or 24-hour coverage, depending on mission requirements as determined by the Fire Chief.
Salary Information
Starting pay is $20.38 per hour (approximately $61,000/year), plus an excellent benefits package. Employees in this classification will also receive a one-time increase of $1.00 per hour after completion of 18 months of employment.
These positions also have Protective Occupation Status within the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is an accelerated retirement benefit.
For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
Conditions of employment:

• Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent at the time of appointment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a military driver's license.
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical physical, drug screen, and physical agility test.
• Must pass a background check prior to selection.
• Must obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance investigation after hire.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to JFHQ in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for these positions are:
1. An International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Firefighter 1 Certification OR equivalent certification from a program or organization that is accredited by IFSAC or ProBoard.
AND
2. An IFSAC or Pro Board HazMat Operations Certification OR equivalent certification from a program or organization that is accredited by IFSAC or ProBoard.
How To Apply
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You will be required to attach a resume or complete a work history, as well as answer yes/no questions.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions and reasonable accommodation requests can be directed to Lori Roy at lori.roy@widma.gov or 608-640-9012.
The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs' website.
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Deadline to Apply
Please apply by 11:59 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2024 to be considered for employment.