STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter

Recruitment #241021-0180PS-001

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is accepting applications for two (2) Airport Crash Rescue Firefighter positions located at the CT Air National Guard at Bradley International Airport in East Granby, CT.  These positions are full-time, with rotating 24/48-hour schedules.  Please note Special Requirements section for the Connecticut Air National Guard, Military Department.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Full-Time, with rotating 24/48 hour schedules.
  • Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position.
  • Successful completion of a Federal background investigation may be required before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.
  • Travel may be required for training.  Valid driver's license required.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

  • A chance to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule 
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • State Employee Retirment System (SERS) Tier IV (new hires after 7.17.23).
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation 45 Plan through Empower (formerly Prudential).
  • Paid time off - including 13 holidays per calendar year.
ABOUT US:

We are a unique dual-status agency, having both federal and state missions.  The CTMD’S primary public responsibilities are:
(1) To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for Federal or State requirements;
(2) To train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets, and;
(3) To plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster.

The CTMD is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Selection Plan

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

You must specify your qualifications on your application. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application into the State JobAps system. Applicants who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity. 

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. 

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, we are no longer accepting resumes during the initial application process. At the discretion of the hiring agency, a resume may be required later in the recruitment and selection process.  During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualifications. These documents may include resume, college or trade school transcripts and performance evaluations. Interviews will be limited to applicants whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The recruitment process may require more than one interview. 

Due to the anticipated volume of applications for this opportunity, CTMD will not provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Your application may be used for future CTMD opportunities for this job classification. Questions pertaining to this recruitment should be made to MIL.HR@ct.gov, (860) 548-3248. 

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to MIL.HR@ct.gov. 

NOTE: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a background investigation of each candidate may be made before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the Connecticut Airport Authority, Bradley International Airport and the Military Department, Connecticut Air National Guard Base this class is accountable for the performance of firefighting and crash rescue functions, provision of emergency medical services, fire prevention inspections and activities and hazardous materials responses.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Incumbents in this class serve as a member of a fire team on an assigned shift and function in the following areas:

FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE: 
  • Acts as first responder to fire, medical and hazardous materials incidents; 
  • Evaluates nature and severity of incidents, selects appropriate tools and techniques and activates appropriate type of water, chemical and/or foam spray; 
  • Drives apparatus to emergency scene in event of alarm; 
  • Receives on-the-job training in structural (including high rise) firefighting and various technical rescue procedures;
  • Performs related duties as required.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: 
  • As a first responder to medical incidents evaluates medical condition of patient; 
  • Provides temporary treatment and/or critical intervention for injuries; 
  • Communicates with area hospitals for guidance; 
  • Transports patient to hospital if necessary; 
  • Provides rescue services within designated area; 
  • May be required to serve as a paramedic on scene;
  • Performs related duties as required.
FIRE PREVENTION: 
  • Conducts routine inspection tours of facilities to check and/or maintain alarm boxes, hydrants, smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and foam systems; 
  • Reports any dangerous or inadequate conditions; 
  • Designs escape routes; 
  • May conduct special investigations or present fire prevention training seminars;
  • Performs related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: 
  • Performs daily maintenance and checking of personal equipment to ensure readiness for emergency situations; 
  • Examines apparatus to ensure adequate levels of gasoline, oil, water, foam and chemicals; 
  • Performs operational checks of apparatus and pumps; 
  • Ensures ambulance and emergency rescue vehicle are stocked with necessary equipment and medical supplies; 
  • Maintains all bio-hazard equipment;
  • Performs related duties as required.
COMMUNICATIONS: 
  • Serves as dispatcher; 
  • Checks and tests radios and alarms; 
  • Maintains communication log;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • firefighting, fire prevention and crash rescue techniques as applied to airports and aircraft crash situations; 
    • emergency medical techniques; 
    • fire inspection and prevention techniques; 
    • hazardous materials and instrumentation; 
    • fire codes; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • evaluate emergency situations and develop effective courses of action; 
    • work under pressure; 
    • prepare reports; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

National certification by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS) or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or state certification by the Connecticut Fire Academy that meet the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Successful completion of prescribed training and probationary requirements set forth in the class of Protective Services Trainee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to individuals with the following certifications that are IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited:
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)
  • Airport Firefighter (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician or State of Connecticut Emergency Medical Technician
  • Driver Operator Pumper (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)
  • Driver Operator ARFF (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)
  • Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply (IFSAC and/or Pro Board accredited)

    • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
    • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain Hazardous Materials Operational level certification.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or Paramedic license.

    CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY, BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

    • Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license with proper endorsements.
    • Incumbents in this class must successfully complete Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training within twelve (12) months of appointment.
    • Incumbents in this class must complete annual recurrent Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training.

    CONNECTICUT AIR NATIONAL GUARD, MILITARY DEPARTMENT:

    • Incumbents in this class must maintain membership in the Connecticut Air National Guard for at least six (6) years after being hired and may be required to attend Air Force Firefighting School within six (6) months of hire.
    • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain Department of Defense security clearance.
    • Incumbents in this class will be required to complete required training in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction 6055.6-M within one (1) year of appointment to the classification.
    • Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license with proper endorsements and a valid Military Operator’s license.

    CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

    In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made before persons are certified for appointment.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class must possess general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
    • Applicants may be required to pass a physical examination.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a moderate amount of lifting equipment, danger of injury or loss of life during firefighting and crash rescue operations and handling of hazardous materials, significant mental stress of responding to life and death emergencies and to strongly disagreeable conditions including exposure to weather, loud noises and hazardous materials.

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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