Firefighter - Developmental

**Job Title**:Firefighter **PP-SRS-GRD**:S-0081-06
Target S-07 (Developmental)

**Location**:RAF Lakenheath **Vacancy Number **423217
**Open Date**:15 May 2024 **Close Date **22 May 2024

**Work Hour Per Week **192 hours over 4 weeks **Salary (Per Hour) **£12.98ph +15% Operational Firefighter Supplement totaling £14.93ph - £18.10ph +15% Operational Firefighter Supplement totaling £20.82ph

**NOTE: Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement**

**Main Purpose**

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Firefighters at the Royal Air Force Lakenheath, 48th Civil Engineering Squadron, United Kingdom.

**This is a developmental position. To be eligible for promotion to Target grade, all training must be completed, and regulatory requirements met.**

For specific qualification requirements for the position, you can visit:
Fire Protection and Prevention Series 0081 (opm.gov)

**Knowledge and Experience Required**:

- Applicants must demonstrate the following:_

2. Knowledge of and experience driving and operating firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. and of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures.

3. Working knowledge of basic and specialized structural fighting equipment, techniques,and procedures and of basic building design, construction, and occupancy. Also, knowledge of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.

5. Skill in operating communications equipment.
- **Other Important Information**:

- Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies.
- Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
- Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
- May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential.
- A 12-month probationary period will be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

**Other significant facts pertaining to this position are**:
1. Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program. A pre-employment physical and annual renewals are required.

2. Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.

3. This position is considered operational; therefore, the incumbent is entitled to receive an Operational Firefighter

Pay Supplement for working an approved USAFE ‘as rostered’ shift pattern totaling 96 hours (biweekly), which may include weekends and public holidays.

6. This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the

respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.

7. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required. Category C.

8. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.

9. Employee is required to be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System such as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), HAZMAT Awareness, Operations and obtain certification in Driver Operator (ARFF, Pumper, Tanker, or Aerial - as applicable). The incumbent may be required to also obtain certification For Telecommunicator, Level I & II. Please note: Training plans will be established and monitored by the supervisor and may specify the length of time the employee has to obtain certification. Some training may require recertification on a regular or intermittent basis.

10.This is a DEVELOPMENTAL position. To be eligible for promotion all training must be completed and regulatory requirements met; this includes obtaining certification as a “HAZMAT Technician” prior to promotion.

11. Special Retirement Provisions Authority: This is a Primary operations position; UK retirement rules apply.

12. May be assigned other duties not described in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and

skill set of the incumbent.

13. May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties, or attend necessary training.

14. Position may be designated as mission essential

15. The