Airport Firefighter

Are you an experienced firefighter?

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs is currently looking to fill Fire/Crash Rescue Specialist positions at Truax Field in Madison.

The normal scheduled workweek for these positions consists of 24-hour shifts that average 56 hours per week but may include 8- or 16-hour shifts depending upon mission requirements.

These are State of Wisconsin civil service positions.

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive 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 $36/month for single plans and $89/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.

Under the general supervision of a Base Fire/Crash Rescue Supervisor and/or Base Fire Chief, these positions prevent, control and extinguish all types of fires on the ground and perform related rescue, first aid and property preservation. Duties 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. These positions also 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. Fire Crash Rescue Specialists are required to drive and operate various crash, fire, rescue, structural pumper and tank trucks apparatus and all associated equipment and are required to wear personal protective equipment.

Starting pay is $19.65 per hour (05-11), 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 Comp Plan.

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 criminal background check prior to selection.
• Must obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance investigation after hire.
• An 18-month probationary period is required.

All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment.

Minimum qualifications for these positions are:

OR equivalent certifications from a program or organization that is accredited by IFSAC or ProBoard.

Click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click “Register Now” to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

You will be required to attach a resume or complete a work history, as well as answer eleven yes/no questions. If you attach a resume, it should not be longer than 3 pages; pages in excess of these limits will not be reviewed. It is recommended that you make sure to address the bulleted points in the “Qualifications” section above in your resume or work experience.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions can be directed to Steve Janisch at stephen.janisch@widma.gov.

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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The online application process must be completed by 11:59 pm on Monday, September 12, 2022.