Recruitment Number 24-0059
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 300 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill vacancies with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division. The Written Test will be administered on the island of Oahu Only. Physical Ability Tests will be administered only on the Island of Oahu.
These vacancies require rotating shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Airport Firefighter Recruit I will be in recruit training for approximately seven months up to a year or more; Upon successful completion of training, the incumbent shall be deployed to a designated airport location.
Please be sure to read this entire job announcement for complete information about the examination and selection process.
This is the entry level class in the State of Hawaii Airport Firefighter series. Positions in this class participate in the airport rescue firefighter recruit training program: (1) to acquire knowledge and understanding of the organization and the role and responsibilities of an airport firefighter; (2) to receive intensive classroom and field training in the theories, techniques, methods and procedures of aircraft and structural firefighting and rescue work; (3) to perform or assist, as a trainee, in various airport firefighting and other specialized or emergency operations, and in the provision of emergency medical care; and (4) to perform other airport firefighting and related tasks as directed and supervised.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Basic Education:
Graduation from high school or GED certificate.
Substitution Allowed:
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.
License:
Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license at time of appointment.
Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found “not guilty by reason of insanity,” of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant’s responsibility.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellatione
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 and 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.
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: The Examination and Selection Process will consist of several successive phases. Candidates must compete and qualify on all phases of the process in order to become a State of Hawaii Airport Firefighter Recruit.
(1) Minimum Qualification Requirements — Qualifying (Pass/Fail). Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements as of the date of application. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether they meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements when processing is completed. Those who meet the Requirements will need to sign-up for the Written Test within the designated time frame as stated in the email notification.
(2) Written Test — 100%. The written test shall be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Staffing Division.
The Written Test will be administered only on the Island Oahu. There shall be no exceptions granted. It is scheduled for administration on Saturday, March 9, 2024. This date may change depending upon the availability of testing facility. Any costs associated with travel shall be the applicant’s responsibility.
Applicants’ test scores will be based upon their performance on the Written Test.
The Written Test will consist of multiple-choice questions covering subject areas including but not limited to reading comprehension, mathematical ability, and teamwork/public relations/community living.
All applicants will be notified of their scores on the Written Test via email. You will need to have a 80% to pass the written examination phase.
(3) Physical Ability Tests (PAT) — Qualifying (Pass/Fail). The PAT shall be conducted by and under the direction of the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Staffing Division.
The PAT has not been scheduled as yet. We are looking to schedule the PAT in April/May/June 2024. We will notify you at least 30 days prior to PAT. This may change due to the availability of testing facilities. All testing shall be conducted under the direction of the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Staffing Division.
All individuals who pass the Written Test become candidates for the PAT. Those with the higher Written Test scores will be scheduled for the PAT first. Those with lower scores may be scheduled at a later date, based upon the number of vacancies which the State Department of Transportation, Airports Division (DOT-AIR) needs to fill.
The PAT will be administered on the Island of Oahu ONLY. No exceptions shall be granted. All individuals will be notified by email of the location, date, and time of the test. Any costs associated with travel to or from Oahu shall be the applicant’s responsibility.
The PAT will consist of two phases over two days: a Physical Endurance Test and a Swim/Tread Water Test. You must pass (qualify) each event in order to proceed to the next. If you fail any test event, there will be no re-takes. You will be ask to leave the testing area. The test events are as follows:
1) 100 Meter Swim – Swim 100 meters in 2 minutes, 15 seconds (2 lengths of the pool). Goggles may be used; however, no fins or snorkels will be allowed.
2) Treading Water – Tread water continuously for 2 minutes, immediately after completing the swim event.
3) One Mile Run – Candidate will run and complete a one (1) mile course in eight (8) minutes.
4) Aerial Ladder Climb – Climb up and down an aerial fire ladder extended approximately 35 – 70 feet high at an angle of 75 degrees. While there is no time limit on this event, you must climb smoothly, grasping each rung, and without stopping.
5) High Rise Simulation – Carry a bundle of 1-1/2 inch fire hose on your shoulder (approximately 50 pounds) up 5-1/2 floors (98 steps) while wearing a standard turnout jacket (Airport Fire Department issue) in 35 seconds.
6) Fire Attack/Rescue Simulation– Do all of the following in 2 minutes, 30 seconds while wearing a standard turnout jacket:
(4) Interview and Selection. The interview and selection process shall be conducted by the Department of Transportation, Airports Division.
Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the PAT will be referred to the State DOT-AIR for employment consideration as vacancies occur.
The DOT-AIR will schedule interviews and conduct the selection and hiring process. Interviews will be conducted on Oahu. The DOT-AIR may select any candidate referred on the eligible list and will notify each person interviewed of their decision. The written examination test scores and PAT times will be used as part of the selection process if you pass the interview.
(5) Suitability Review. The Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) will review dismissals from employment, separations from military service under other than honorable conditions, and criminal convictions, as they apply to the position of Airport Firefighter Recruit.
Any misstatements or omission of material facts, in any part of the application, examination or selection process, shall be cause for disciplinary action including forfeiture of all rights to any employment in the service of the State of Hawaii.
(6) Health and Physical Condition Standards. Individuals must be able to meet health and physical condition standards of the position.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
Applications will be accepted from February 10, 2024, 12:00 a.m., until we receive 300 applications.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must demonstrate eligibility by attaching a copy of your Military Discharge Papers, DD-214, to your electronic application at the time of submittal.
We strongly recommend that applicants begin preparation now and train diligently for the PAT to ensure optimum performance on test day.
The PAT is one of the major parts of the examination for the position of airport firefighter. Understanding this part of the examination and being prepared for it are critical factors for your success.
In physical terms, firefighting is an extremely demanding occupation. It requires agility, strength, coordination, balance and stamina. The firefighting environment is normally hazardous and constantly changing. Firefighting calls for the wearing of special protective clothing and breathing equipment and the use of tools that are often heavy. Because of the extremes encountered in the firefighting environment – hot and cold, wet and dry, night and day, clean and contaminated air – the protective clothing and equipment must be durable and effective. The need for these qualities has led to the development of equipment that is often heavy and cumbersome.
Given the demands of the occupation – saving life and property, the challenges of the environment and the weight and constraint of the protective equipment, the need to ensure that airport firefighter recruits are physically capable of learning and performing the tasks required is obvious.
The PAT is designed to evaluate the candidate’s ability to perform firefighting activities. Studies reveal that the airport firefighter must have a high level of aerobic energy, strength and a significant ability to resist fatigue.
REMEMBER THAT 60-70% OF THE PHYSICAL ABILITY EVENTS REQUIRES EXCELLENT ARM, SHOULDER AND LEG STRENGTH, UPPER AND LOWER BODY STRENGTH, COORDINATION, BALANCE, STAMINA, AGILITY AND GOOD WIND ENDURANCE.
Change of information. We recommend that you notify DHRD in writing immediately of any changes to your mailing address, email address, or other contact information, or by logging into your account via government jobs.com to update your personal information. Failure to do so may result in your not receiving notification, including testing results, schedules, and other important information, on a timely basis.
Drug Screening. The individual selected must pass a drug-screening test. Illegal use of drugs is grounds for disqualification.
Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. To meet the requirements of the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all individuals selected must provide original documents to verify identity and employment eligibility prior to appointment.
Probationary Period. The probation period is a part of the examination/selection process. All Airport Firefighter Recruits must successfully pass an initial probation period of one year to gain status as a permanent civil service member.
Recruit Training. Selectees will be required to complete Recruit training and maintain a satisfactory grade in all subjects, e.g., fire operations and procedures, hose evolutions, ladder drills, forcible entry, salvage, emergency medical care, rescue procedures, operations of fire trucks, aircraft and airport facility and lifesaving and water safety procedures, etc.
Expenses. If you are selected for a position, you will be responsible for the cost of:
The information provided herein constitutes requirements known at the time of announcement of this recruitment and may be revised or changed without limitation or notice for good reason thereafter.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office’s Levels of Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI’I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee’s work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii’s Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office within five working days of the filing of your application. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street–11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
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