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Airport Firefighter

The Iowa Department of Public Defense is hiring an Airport Firefighter to assist the state at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City. The successful candidate will perform firefighting, rescue, salvage, fire prevention, and fire protection operations on an assigned shift at a joint use civil/military airport to save persons, aircraft, and facilities from fires; performs related work as required.

Location and hours 185th Air Refueling Wing, 2920 Headquarters Ave. Sioux City, IA 51111 0700-0700 24hrs on/48hrs off; 9-hour Kelly Day each 21 day Pay: $16.97/hour based off an average 53-hour work week. Providing performance meets or exceeds expectations, increases will be made after the first 6 months and then annually.

Candidate must have one of the following:

• Possession of current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification;OR
• Possession of International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Professional Qualifications Board (ProBoard) approved Fire Fighter II certification, and Possession of a current State of Iowa Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Benefits: At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency; and
• Minimum age of eighteen years old; and
• Possession of International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Professional Qualifications Board (ProBoard) approved Fire Fighter I certification.

Additional Qualification Requirements Prior to an offer of employment, applicants must complete a rigorous physical agility fitness test. Upon offer of employment, applicants must pass a thorough medical examination provided by the employer in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 standards. Employees must possess a valid state driver's license, which must be maintained to continue employment. Within 30 days of employment, employees must be able to obtain a government vehicle operator's license. Within one year of employment, employees must pass a thorough background investigation and obtain a government SECRET security clearance. This clearance must be maintained to continue employment. Within one year of employment, employee must attain IFSAC of ProBoard approved Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, and Haz-Mat Operations certifications. Must also attain certifications for all assigned vehicles: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFR) driver/operator, Pumper driver/operator, and Mobile Water Supply driver/operator. Within six months of employment, employees must attain and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency care techniques. Within two years of employment, member must attain a State of Iowa Department of Public Health EMS certification.

Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 582 Iowa Department of Public Defense Address 7105 NW 70th Ave Johnston, Iowa, 50131