State Of Hawai'I | Airport Firefighter Recruit I - Statewide

Recruitment Number 24-0582 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: LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

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 .
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. It is scheduled for administration on Saturday, March 1, 2025 . This date may change depending upon the availability of testing facility .
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 2025. We will notify you at least 30 days prior to PAT.
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 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 asked to leave the testing area. (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.
(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 December 14, 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.
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:Pre-employment Physical Examinations (approximately $700.00); plus, additional costs for round trip airfare to Honolulu, hotel and ground transportation to Straub Clinic & Hospital; and Lodging/housing, transportation, and meals while in recruit training class. 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.
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