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Amendment I - Successful candidates will be eligible to receive a $3,000.00 signing bonus.
Position: Firefighter Medic
Grade and Scale: F-12 $42,385 to $60,815
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MWAA-04-002
OPENING DATE: 01/12/04
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
LOCATION: Fire and Rescue Department, Office of Public Safety, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, MA-321/322.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Authority Employees and Outside Candidates
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Performs full performance firefighter functions in fire prevention, suppression, rescue and emergency medical services at the advanced life support (ALS) level in airport, public roadway, office and community settings. Responds to all types of emergency situations and, under the direction of the Incident Commander (or a physician in certain ALS situations), carries out assigned duties to mitigate the emergency. Maintains assigned apparatus and equipment in clean and operationally ready condition. Helps maintain facilities in a clean, safe and healthy condition. Functions as Alarm Room Operator, as assigned. Assigned to one of three 24-hour shifts working an average 56-hour workweek.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience in the control and extinguishment of fires as an active and regular member of an organized fire department. The one-year of experience will be credited against an average of 56 hours per week or 2912 hours per year. To be creditable, volunteer experience must have included regular attendance at regularly scheduled meetings held for the purpose of training and instruction and must also have included regular and actual participation in fighting fires. In addition, qualified candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
1. Must be 18 years old by date of employment;
2. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate;
3. Must be certified to operate independently in the field for a minimum of one year as an EMT-C (or higher).
And, provide a copy of the following referenced document with their application package:
4. EMT-C Certification (or higher) from the Virginia Department of Health, National Registry (showing effective and expiration dates). Reciprocity is currently available for issuance of equivalent Virginia certification based upon the following certifications:
a. EMT - Intermediate certification issued by the National Registry of EMTs.
b. EMT - Paramedic certification issued by the National Registry of EMTs.
Reciprocity is not currently offered at the EMS First Responder, EMT-Enhanced, EMT- Shock Trauma, or EMT-Cardiac certification levels.
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification provided by the American Heart Association.
Once hired, the Firefighter Medic must be accepted by the Authority's Occupational Medical Director for independent practice as a Firefighter Medic within the first year of employment. Failure to maintain required certifications, in accordance with proper procedures, will result in removal from the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Experience gained in combating fires resulting from aircraft crashes or other accidents peculiar to airfield operations are preferred. Airport Firefighter, Firefighter I and II, Haz Mat Operations/Technician training and college level courses or a degree in Fire Science are also preferred. Dispatcher experience, technical rescue experience, weapons of mass destruction training, computer experience and foreign language proficiency are highly desirable.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications described above will be further evaluated by a subject matter expert panel. The evaluation is based upon the total information contained in your application form and considers all required and preferred qualifications including job-related experience, training and education. The ranking of qualified candidates will be accomplished by comparing each qualified candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities with the evaluation factors listed below:
FACTORS PERCENTAGE WEIGHT
Job Related Experience 50%
Job Related Training 35%
Job Related Education 15%
To be rated qualified, the experience on your application must support the minimum qualification requirements of the position and demonstrate that you possess: 1) knowledge of and skill in fire prevention, suppression and rescue methods, tactics, techniques, apparatus, equipment, tools and materials to respond to, mitigate and help close out a wide variety of routine and emergency incidents; and 2) knowledge of, and skill in, ALS methods, tactics, techniques, apparatus, equipment, tools and materials, as well as established medical protocols, to respond to, mitigate and close out a wide variety of routine and emergency medical incidents.
Applicants who score 60 and above on the application rating will be scheduled and notified of an examination (general aptitude test). Testing dates and deadlines for receipt of applications for those testing dates are as follows:
Testing Dates for 2004 Application Deadline
March 30, 2004 February 27, 2004
June 30, 2004 May 28, 2004
September 30, 2004 August 31, 2004
December 30, 2004 November 30, 2004
The written test is weighted at 30% and the application rating is weighted at 70%. Your name will be placed on a Register according to your final score. As vacancies occur in the Fire and Rescue Department, only the best-qualified candidates will be referred to the Fire Chief, in rank order, for further consideration until the register expires, one-year unless exhausted sooner.
All candidates referred to the Fire Chief are subject to an oral interview, a physical agility test and a complete background investigation (to include a full employment history check; a credit check; a criminal history check; and a driving record check). If tentatively selected, a pre-employment medical examination to include drug testing will be required before a final hire date is determined. Psychological testing may also be required. Employees must pass annual medical testing criteria. If called for an interview, candidates must provide proof of valid driver's license from state of residence.
HOW TO APPLY: Please call 703-417-8366 for an Authority application form and Firefighter Supplemental Qualification Statement or see our website www.mwaa.com.
PLEASE SEND: 1) Authority application form describing both your paid and volunteer Firefighter experience, 2) Firefighter Supplemental Form describing a minimum average of 56 hours per week or 2912 hours per year, 3) a copy of your EMT-C Certification or higher (showing effective and expiration dates), and 4) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification provided by the American Heart Association to:
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
1 Aviation Circle, Room 118, MA-510 (Staffing and Records Services Department)
Washington, DC 20001-6000
Authority employees may obtain the required application forms by contacting your Administrative Technician:
Antoinette Williams, MA-131 Linda East, MA-232A
(703) 417-8010 (703) 572-2935
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Amendment I - Successful candidates will be eligible to receive a $3,000.00 signing bonus.
Position: Firefighter Medic
Grade and Scale: F-12 $42,385 to $60,815
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MWAA-04-002
OPENING DATE: 01/12/04
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
LOCATION: Fire and Rescue Department, Office of Public Safety, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, MA-321/322.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Authority Employees and Outside Candidates
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Performs full performance firefighter functions in fire prevention, suppression, rescue and emergency medical services at the advanced life support (ALS) level in airport, public roadway, office and community settings. Responds to all types of emergency situations and, under the direction of the Incident Commander (or a physician in certain ALS situations), carries out assigned duties to mitigate the emergency. Maintains assigned apparatus and equipment in clean and operationally ready condition. Helps maintain facilities in a clean, safe and healthy condition. Functions as Alarm Room Operator, as assigned. Assigned to one of three 24-hour shifts working an average 56-hour workweek.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience in the control and extinguishment of fires as an active and regular member of an organized fire department. The one-year of experience will be credited against an average of 56 hours per week or 2912 hours per year. To be creditable, volunteer experience must have included regular attendance at regularly scheduled meetings held for the purpose of training and instruction and must also have included regular and actual participation in fighting fires. In addition, qualified candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
1. Must be 18 years old by date of employment;
2. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED certificate;
3. Must be certified to operate independently in the field for a minimum of one year as an EMT-C (or higher).
And, provide a copy of the following referenced document with their application package:
4. EMT-C Certification (or higher) from the Virginia Department of Health, National Registry (showing effective and expiration dates). Reciprocity is currently available for issuance of equivalent Virginia certification based upon the following certifications:
a. EMT - Intermediate certification issued by the National Registry of EMTs.
b. EMT - Paramedic certification issued by the National Registry of EMTs.
Reciprocity is not currently offered at the EMS First Responder, EMT-Enhanced, EMT- Shock Trauma, or EMT-Cardiac certification levels.
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification provided by the American Heart Association.
Once hired, the Firefighter Medic must be accepted by the Authority's Occupational Medical Director for independent practice as a Firefighter Medic within the first year of employment. Failure to maintain required certifications, in accordance with proper procedures, will result in removal from the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Experience gained in combating fires resulting from aircraft crashes or other accidents peculiar to airfield operations are preferred. Airport Firefighter, Firefighter I and II, Haz Mat Operations/Technician training and college level courses or a degree in Fire Science are also preferred. Dispatcher experience, technical rescue experience, weapons of mass destruction training, computer experience and foreign language proficiency are highly desirable.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications described above will be further evaluated by a subject matter expert panel. The evaluation is based upon the total information contained in your application form and considers all required and preferred qualifications including job-related experience, training and education. The ranking of qualified candidates will be accomplished by comparing each qualified candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities with the evaluation factors listed below:
FACTORS PERCENTAGE WEIGHT
Job Related Experience 50%
Job Related Training 35%
Job Related Education 15%
To be rated qualified, the experience on your application must support the minimum qualification requirements of the position and demonstrate that you possess: 1) knowledge of and skill in fire prevention, suppression and rescue methods, tactics, techniques, apparatus, equipment, tools and materials to respond to, mitigate and help close out a wide variety of routine and emergency incidents; and 2) knowledge of, and skill in, ALS methods, tactics, techniques, apparatus, equipment, tools and materials, as well as established medical protocols, to respond to, mitigate and close out a wide variety of routine and emergency medical incidents.
Applicants who score 60 and above on the application rating will be scheduled and notified of an examination (general aptitude test). Testing dates and deadlines for receipt of applications for those testing dates are as follows:
Testing Dates for 2004 Application Deadline
March 30, 2004 February 27, 2004
June 30, 2004 May 28, 2004
September 30, 2004 August 31, 2004
December 30, 2004 November 30, 2004
The written test is weighted at 30% and the application rating is weighted at 70%. Your name will be placed on a Register according to your final score. As vacancies occur in the Fire and Rescue Department, only the best-qualified candidates will be referred to the Fire Chief, in rank order, for further consideration until the register expires, one-year unless exhausted sooner.
All candidates referred to the Fire Chief are subject to an oral interview, a physical agility test and a complete background investigation (to include a full employment history check; a credit check; a criminal history check; and a driving record check). If tentatively selected, a pre-employment medical examination to include drug testing will be required before a final hire date is determined. Psychological testing may also be required. Employees must pass annual medical testing criteria. If called for an interview, candidates must provide proof of valid driver's license from state of residence.
HOW TO APPLY: Please call 703-417-8366 for an Authority application form and Firefighter Supplemental Qualification Statement or see our website www.mwaa.com.
PLEASE SEND: 1) Authority application form describing both your paid and volunteer Firefighter experience, 2) Firefighter Supplemental Form describing a minimum average of 56 hours per week or 2912 hours per year, 3) a copy of your EMT-C Certification or higher (showing effective and expiration dates), and 4) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification provided by the American Heart Association to:
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
1 Aviation Circle, Room 118, MA-510 (Staffing and Records Services Department)
Washington, DC 20001-6000
Authority employees may obtain the required application forms by contacting your Administrative Technician:
Antoinette Williams, MA-131 Linda East, MA-232A
(703) 417-8010 (703) 572-2935
An Equal Opportunity Employer