Firefighter

Initial Posting Date: 05/10/2022 Application Deadline: 05/31/2022 Agency: State of Oregon Military Department Salary Range: $5,180 - $7,544 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Firefighter Job Description: Firefighter recruitment for the 142rd Fighter Wing, Portland Air National Guard base in Portland, Oregon. Salary Range: $5,180.00 - $7,544.00 The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Firefighter. This is a permanent full-time state position located at the Portland Air National Guard base in Portland, Oregon. This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1660 Union. NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. Workday does not pull your work history from your profile; you MUST list your current work experience on your application for it to be considered. No additional work history or job duties will be accepted after this announcement closes. What you will be doing: The Fire Fighter acts as a member of a crew, under the leadership of a Lieutenant, Fire Captain, or Fire Chief to suppress fires and rescue personnel from accident sites. This position is part of the Shift “Team”; in that the individual must be fully competent in the operation of every vehicle and piece of equipment, have complete knowledge of all applicable department policies, rules, regulations and to support both the civilian and military operations. Working Conditions: Individual works as assigned, from a 40-hour work week to a rotating shift of 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty or other hours as directed by management, is subject to recall when off duty to respond to emergencies and attend department meeting as determined by management. Individual is subject to work on holidays and weekends. Work is performed on an active airfield and is subject to work in and around aircraft carrying hazardous and dangerous cargo such as chemicals, explosives, special and conventional weapons, munitions, thousands of gallons of fuel, and large numbers of passengers in addition to weapons storage areas, large POL tank storage areas, large aircraft maintenance/fuel cell maintenance facilities with hangered aircraft. WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY: MUST possess: Firefighter I -AND- Firefighter II -AND- Airport Firefighter NOTE: Certifications from any source: DOD, ProBoard, DPSST, IFSAC or any state certified entity. MUST achieve the following DOD certifications within 12 months of hire: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic or higher Medical Certification – Issued by the State of Oregon or the National Registry only; DOD Certifications: Haz Mat Awareness Haz Mat Operations Driver/Operator Pumper Driver/Operator ARFF Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply Telecommunicator I Telecommunicator II National Incident Management System (NIMS) NOTE: You MUST attach copies of all certifications under Resume/Cover Letter section to receive credit. If certifications are not attached, you may not move forward in the process. NOTE: Preference will be given to those who already possess the above DOD, IFSAC or ProBoard certifications. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification completed within the past 12 months from the date this announcement is scheduled to close (You MUST attach a copy of your completed certification under Resume/Cover Letter section to receive credit) Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED); Must be at least 18 years old; NOTE: If applying from out of state, please be prepared to provide a 3 year driving abstract from your local Department of Motor Vehicles. Conditions of Employment: The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DoD SECRET security clearance and eligibility to obtain a USAF Restricted Area Badge. Duties and responsibilities include unescorted access to restricted areas that may contain classified equipment or materials up to secret level. To retain employment incumbent must possess or be able to possess and maintain a favorable completed National Agency Check in order to receive and retain an AF Form 1199 restricted area badge and obtain and maintain AF Form 2293, U.S. Air Force Motor Vehicle Identification Card. Following a job offer, must meet and maintain NFPA Standard 1582, Medical Requirements for Firefighters, as determined by a physical examination (annually). An Assessment Test will be conducted, to include the following: Written Test Oral Interviews *Date and time will be provided to qualified candidates moving forward in the process. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR APPLICATION: (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed; -AND- Required Certifications (listed in What You Need to Qualify). The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training. All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications MUST attach a copy of their transcripts to this application. This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check. HOW TO APPLY: Complete the application. We will not accept a resume in place of a completed application. Complete the questionnaire. After you submit your application, you MUST respond to the public records request authorization. This task will follow completion of submitting your application. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Requiring Email Addresses To improve communication with all applicants, the State of Oregon requires an e-mail address be provided on all applications received. If you do not currently have an email address and do not know where to go to get one please refer to our Applicant Frequently Asked Questions web page, scroll to the How to Apply for a Job section, question #14 to view several links to internet providers where you can get a free e-mail account. The state of Oregon does not endorse any particular provider. Need assistance? If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at (503) 584-3581. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed. Veteran Preference Points Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans’ preference points, when you answer “yes” you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application. To qualify for 5 points: A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty. For Transitioning Service-Members: A “working” Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date. To qualify for 10 points: A copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service connected disability. For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx. Pay Equity As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 Pay Equity. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education. Please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Visit our agency website at: https://www.oregon.gov/omd/Pages/Home.aspx Contact Information: Shawn Potapoff / Recruiter Phone: 971-355-3851 Email: shawn.potapoff@omd.oregon.gov