Firefighter ID- 9335

Requisition No: 850765 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Firefighter

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000256 

Salary:  $44,990.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

 OPEN COMPETITIVE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000256

WORK LOCATION:  Jacksonville, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

 

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
  • Retirement Benefits   
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement
  • Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
  • Training Opportunities
  • For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to h

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
  2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
  3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
  4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
  5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
  6. Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
  • Must be at least 18 years old; AND
  • Must have a valid Florida Driver's License; AND
  • Must obtain and maintain a minimum security clearance of SECRET per NGR 5-1ANGI 63-101 Chapter 36-10g; AND
  • The State of Florida Certificate of Compliance as a Firefighter (Not earlier than 1998)***Note***; AND
  • Firefighter (AFSC 3E731/51): Required Department of Defense (DoD) Certifications
    • Fire Fighter II
    • Airport Fire Fighter
    • HAZMAT Operations
    • Driver/Operator Pumper
    • ARFF & Tender
    • Completion of the DoD Fire Protection School
    • DoD Sponsored Career Development Courses (CDC) or equivalent certification accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or national fire service accreditation

All DoD certifications must be attained within twelve months of employment, including completion of the DoD Fire Protection School, DoD sponsored Career Development Courses (CDC) or equivalent certifications accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or national fire service accreditation.

NOTE Applicants must submit a copy of their valid and active Florida Certification of Compliance as a Firefighter in order to be considered. Individuals with only DoD Certifications may challenge The State of Florida Certificate of Compliance for reciprocity with approval from the Florida Firefighter College. (Point of Contact at the Florida Fire College: Heather LaBrecques 352-369-2810)***

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be in good physical condition as determined by an annual medical examination as prescribed.
  • Be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least 1 year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the applicant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

  • Knowledge of self-contained breathing apparatus. 
  • Knowledge of hazards associated with aircraft and structural firefighting. 
  • Knowledge of proper agent selection and conditions for use. 
  • Knowledge of steps involved in pilot egress procedures, various equipment required for egress and different types of egress. 
  • Knowledge of entry techniques, search patterns, and victim removal. 
  • Knowledge of forcible entry equipment. 
  • Ability to perform, at a minimum, first aid on a victim. 
  • Ability to perform daily and after-operation inspections. 
  • Ability to operate fire, crash/rescue vehicle in a safe manner. 
  • Ability to perform minor maintenance on vehicle. 
  • Computer skills such as MS Word, Excel, e-mail, etc.

 

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

 

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

 

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

 

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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