Hiring

[MckCh613]

I noticed on the advertisement for employment at your facility that the Firefighter position is being advertised as a 05/08. Just so I understand properly, does that mean you will be hired as a GS-05 with promotion potential to a GS-08? If so what ranks would coincide with each GS pay grade. :confused:

[Captain911]

I think this is the way it goes.....

GS-5.....Firefighter
GS-6.....Driver/Operator
GS-7.....EMT
GS-8.....Hazmat Technician

of course you gotta have Firefighter I to even be considered, but yes there is the possibility to become an 8 with the proper certifications..... :D

[MckCh613]

Ok, thanks, so tell me can someone be hired as a gs-8, that meets or exceeds the requirements? or do you start as a gs-5 no matter what?

[Captain911]

Yes, you could be hired as a GS-8 as long as one meets or exceeds the requirements for that position. :rolleyes:

[Firemedic_2040]

Hey, just curious as to the break down of the grades and positions after GS-8 FF/Hazmat Tech. I think the New chief was what a GS-11 right? What ranks and grade are iin between?

Thanks

Fire/Medic

[10-57]

Where exactly is Mt. Weather ? and where can you find the announcement?

[Captain911]

Firemedic_2040, the only ranks in between the fire chief and the Hazmat Tecnicians are the new Captains & the existing Assistant Chiefs. We currently have promoted 4 guys to Captain and we have 2 Assistant Chiefs.


10-57, Mt. Weather is located in VA. The job announcements are usually located on either USA Jobs or the OPM website.

[Firemedic_2040]

Thanks, I am assuing the Captians are GS-9 and the A/C's are GS-10 or GS-11's is that right? Any hiring coming up soon?
Safe and happy holiday!

FM

[Captain911]

The Captain's are 8/9's, not sure about the A/C's grade. As far as hiring anytime soon, it all depends on if the ones that were offered a job gets their clearance. If they don't, then I assume that their positions will be reopened to fill. :confused:

[Firemedic_2040]

Thanks for the info, have a safe holiday