Airfield Firefighter Job at State of Indiana
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Agency Statement:
The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule and a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees.
Salary Statement:
This position typically starts at an annual salary of $53,222, but may be commensurate with education and experience.
Role Overview:
You will be a working leader in your position as an airfield firefighter.
About the Job:
As the Firefighter, you will be responsible for responding to airport and aircraft rescue and firefighting emergencies to suppress all types of fires and provide emergency services during other related emergency incidents.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Respond to airport and aircraft emergencies to suppress all types of fires which may cover a full spectrum of hazards spills and medical emergencies.
- Protect all evidence indicating probable cause of fire.
- Perform all tasks requiring tactical procedures during suppression, ventilation, rapid re-supply, and rescue.
- Operate and maintain all fire station equipment
- Perform required station duties including truck checks, cleaning trucks and station, and gear and truck maintenance.
- Support organization exercises, fire prevention inspections and risk assessments.
- Participate in company level inspections and fire department occupational safety and health programs.
- Perform and assist with department supply system, publication, and file maintenance.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
This person must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
- Must perform a physical performance requirements assessment prior to employment, initial training, and conduct an annual re-assessment.
- Security Clearance: Firefighters must obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check (NAC), Common Access Card (CAC) and a Restricted Area Access (Line Badge).
- Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Completion of Department of Defense aircraft fire school with International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification in airport firefighter.
- Knowledge of firefighting practices and procedures.
- Hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Obtain and maintain a military driver’s license identifying assigned fire fighting vehicles.
- The ability to exercise caution to avoid loss of life, unnecessary property damage and injury to self and other personnel.
- The ability to wear protective clothing and safety equipment in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 standards.
- Participates in ongoing physical fitness program.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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