INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - Applicants must be permanent civil service members of the civil service of the Department of Transportation, Executive Branch, State of Hawaii. The eligible list will be used to fill future vacancies Statewide, including vice/temporary vacancies, in the Department of Transportation, during the one-year life of the list.

Recruitment Number 25-0215

Shift Work: Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

APPLICANTS MUST:

1. Be a Department of Transportation (DOT) employee who is a member of the State's civil service;
2. As of the last formal appraisal report, shall have demonstrated satisfactory performance in his/her position; AND
3. Meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position at the time of application.

To serve as an aircraft rescue and firefighting crew leader at a State operated airport on an assigned shift; under general supervision, leads an ARFF crew typically including an Airport Fire Equipment Operator and several Fire Fighters during emergency call-outs, firefighting and rescue operations, tests, drills and routine maintenance work.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent. One (1) year of work experience which demonstrates that the applicant is able to read and comprehend written material, follow oral and written instructions, and prepare written material may be substituted for graduation from high school.

Firefighting Experience: Five (5) years of Airport Firefighting experience at a Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) airfield or airport as a member of the HDOT Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Unit. Two (2) years shall have been as a HDOT Airport Fire Equipment Operator. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant has knowledge of ARFF techniques, methods and procedures; use of tools and equipment peculiar to aircraft firefighting; fire suppressing agents; characteristics of different types of fires; fire prevention practices; first responder medical care; fire inspectional practices and procedures; and ability to physically perform the duties of the position; follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain good working relationships with others.

Possession of supervisory aptitude while providing fire protection services at a HDOT airfield or airport may be accepted in lieu of actual supervisory experience. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

License/Certification Requirements. Certificates must be maintained on a current basis as applicable.

1. Valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii;
2. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED);
3. International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Firefighter I Certificate;
4. International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Firefighter II Certificate;
5. International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Hazardous Awareness Certificate;
6. International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Hazardous Operations Certificate;
7. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (AEMT), or National Registry Paramedic Certificate or Emergency Medical Responder.
8. Incident Commander 100, 200 and 300
9. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1002 Driver/Operator - Pumper and Driver/Operator ARFF (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification).
10. NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification).
11. NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I (IFSAC or Pro Board Certification)

08269:101419:11:RSK

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays in costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with any phase of the examination process, including the selection interview.