Job Description

Firefighter (Paramedic)

Department of the Navy U.S. Marine Corps

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/05/2026 to 05/06/2026

Salary $61,722 - $80,243 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 9

Location 2 vacancies in the following location: Bridgeport, CA

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Competitive

Promotion potential None

Job family (Series) 0081 Fire Protection and Prevention

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Secret

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number DE-12879890-26-ARB

Control number 856588900

This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

• You will respond to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team and/or a Rescue Team.
• You will participate in daily training and instruction classes covering all phases of fire protection, fire prevention and emergency medical services.
• You will act as the driver/operator of an emergency response pumper/ladder, brush fire fighting, ambulance, hazardous material response, or other rescue vehicle as required.
• You will respond all hazardous materials incidents as required.
• You will perform daily preventative maintenance inspections of firefighting transport vehicles, tools, and medical equipment.
• You will respond to all medical emergencies and provides advanced patient assessment and treatment for victims of fire, sudden illness, accident injuries, childbirth, and other events requiring medical intervention.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements:
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers:
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of California or equivalent driver's license with a Firefighter Endorsement within thirty (30) days of appointment.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment for the duration of the work shift.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid United States driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a Government Emergency Vehicle Operators License within 90 days of employment.
• This is a drug test designated position. The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment drug test and random testing thereafter.
• This position has been designated Emergency-Essential. In the event of an emergency the incumbent must report to work unless otherwise instructed by management. Incumbent may also be instructed to work during non-duty hours.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to work a 72-hour work week and subject to recall during off duty hours.
• **CONTINUED IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical treatment and ambulance transport services, emergency communications, and public education and training services. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

**Conditions of Employment (Continued) Certifications required at the time of appointment: Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) license, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS), Firefighter I and II, DPO driver/ HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Awareness, IAW DODI 1400.25 Vol. 336. Must obtain their EMT-P accreditation through the Inland County Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) within 60 days of employment, maintain certification, and adhere to basic scope of practice standards as defined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, throughout his/her career. You will be required to work a 72-hour work week and subject to recall during off duty hours. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may or may not be authorized. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Interim role, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Relocation, Relocation package, Shift work

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