Job Information
State of Vermont Airport Firefighter - Interim in South Burlington, Vermont
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1166349
Overview
The Interim Airport Firefighter will provide 24-hour fire-emergency services at Burlington International Airport. Incumbent will provide a full range of services including, but not limited to, aircraft rescue and firefighting, structural rescue and firefighting, emergency medical services, mutual aid, fire prevention, training, maintenance of equipment, extinguishers, and installed systems, and related duties. This work is potentially dangerous and physically demanding. This is an Interim position which is expected to last for approximately one year while firefighters are deployed overseas. Duties are performed under the supervision of a shift supervisor.
Contact Asst. Chief Eugene Humphrey with questions at<eugene.humphrey.1@us.af.mil>, or (802) 660-5325.
As of July 14, 2024 the step 1 rate for pay grade 20 will be \$22.49 per hour.
Environmental Factors
Firefighting is potentially dangerous and physically demanding work. Emergency response can be highly stressful. Duties are performed on base and within the mutual-aid area during the course of a 24-hour shift. Exposure to extremely hazardous conditions is a job requirement.
The work requires using a respirator, carrying equipment weighing fifty or more pounds, and possessing physical strength sufficient to carry victims during rescue operations. An incumbent must be physically fit and able to perform under highly stressful conditions. An incumbent must work on the flight line, near military aircraft under armed guard, and therefore must obtain a security line badge and favorable level security clearance. An incumbent will submit to an annual physical examination conducted in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582 as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor. The incumbent can be required at any time to submit to and cooperate with a physical examination as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor to verify his or her physical fitness for the job. An incumbent must possess a valid driver\'s license. Incumbents will be required to attend schools relating to fire protection.
Mission critical assignments may require work outside of normal work hours absent prior notification. An incumbent will be required to participate in a physical fitness program as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor and NFPA, USAF, OSHA, and VOSHA requirements.