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Operations Technician II - Scba Technician - Fire and Rescue Services
Location:
Friendship, MD
Description:
Salary : $43,514.00 - $83,866.00 Annually Location : West Friendship, MD Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 25-00252 Department: Fire & Rescue Services Division: Fire Dept - Logistics Opening Date: 11/14/2024 Closing Date: 11/28/2024 12:00 AM Eastern POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making. What are we looking for? We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work. POSITION SUMMARY: Performs intermediate technical level operations service work. Primary duties include supporting operations of the Self Container Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Respiratory Protection programs, this work will include technical repairs and maintenance work. Additional duties include supporting the operations of the oxygen generation and logistics programs. STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE: $20.92 - $26.59 $43,514 - $55,307 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs intermediate technical level operations service work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes the installation, repair, operation, preventive maintenance and care of mechanical and electrical equipment, heavy motor and construction equipment, complex mechanical equipment, and hand and power tools; performing skilled laboring tasks; repair, maintenance and installation of a variety of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instruments and systems; maintaining and repairing breathing apparatus and other air/oxygenequipment or machines. Work also includes maintenance of park lands, government properties, and related facilities and structures; tree care and applying regulated horticultural and landscaping practices; and maintaining physical inventories including receiving and issuing equipment and supplies, requisitioning supplies and materials, record keeping, and maintenance of a perpetual inventory of all materials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels. Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately. Ensure transportation and storage of compressed gas cylinders are in accordance with all applicable laws and standards. Pickup damaged or broken SCBA and SCBA cylinders and delivers to SCBA shop for repair. Delivers repaired SCBA and SCBA cylinders to respective stations. Creates and executes scheduling for SCBA cylinder testing. When operating the van or truck, is responsible for general cleanliness, replenishment of gasoline and washer fluid and maintaining proper tire pressure of the vehicles. Notifies supervisor of any maintenance issues and take the vehicle to the repair shop to obtain any necessary service/repairs. Maintains SCBA, in accordance with NFPA 1852: Standard on Selection, Care, and maintenance on Open-Circuit Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) as well as guidelines pertaining to NFPA 1981. Maintain all service records involving SCBA. Maintains parts inventory and notifies supervisor when replenishment is required. Assists with program to administer fit testing for all employees per OSHA 1910.134. Performs quarterly air tests on all breathing air compressors in the county. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Commercial Drivers License-Class B. Familiarity with database and data entry. Familiarity with PC operations and Microsoft office programs. Knowledge of NFPA standards. Knowledge of OSHA/MOSH standards. Knowledge of DOT standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak to customers and/or employees of organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS Possession of a valid driver's license. Ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat endorsement. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks. At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan. PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval. ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next. DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate. PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over. HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day. OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources. Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. Howard County Police and Fire Employees' Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan. SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate. 457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $1500 contingent upon County funding. LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit. DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources. VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, universal life insurance, and discounted auto/homeowner's insurance programs. CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants. 01 Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state see resume will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information. I have read and understand the language outlined above. 02 Are you willing to accept a salary offer within the salary hiring range commensurate with applicable experience/qualifications? $$43,514 - $55,307 Yes, I am willing to accept the starting salary hiring range. No, I am not willing to accept the starting salary hiring range. 03 Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience performing intermediate technical level operations service work or an equivalent combination of education and experience? Yes No 04 If you possess a High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience performing intermediate technical level operations service work or an equivalent combination of education and experience, please explain where you acquired this education/experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that See Resume is not an adequate response. 05 Do you possess a thorough knowledge of respiratory protection programs and applications to Fire and Rescue Services? Yes No 06 If you possess a through knowledge of respiratory protection programs and applications, please where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that See Resume is not an adequate response . 07 Do you possess experience maintaining and repairing Self Container Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)? Yes No 08 If you possess experience maintaining and repairing SCBA, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that See Resume is not an adequate response. 09 Do you possess knowledge of NFPA, OSHA/MOSH, and DOT standards? Yes No 10 If you you possess knowledge of NFPA, OSHA/MOSH, and DOT standards, please explain where you acquired this knowledge include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that See Resume is not an adequate response . 11 Do you possess experience with database management and data entry? Yes No 12 If you possess experience with database management and data entry, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that See Resume is not an adequate response. 13 How did you hear about this position? NEOGOV/GOVT Jobs Linked In Maryland Association of Counties National Association of Counties CEAM ASCE Indeed Employee Referral Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) Handshake Career Fair Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Insight Global Other 14 If you indicated Job Fair or Other in the previous question, please indicate which job fair you attended and specifically how you became aware of this position. Otherwise, indicate N/A (Not Applicable). 15 Please indicate your level of expertise with Microsoft Office Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Expert (recognized authority) Advanced (applied theory) Intermediate (practical application) Novice (limited experience) Fundamental Awareness (basic knowledge) 16 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 17 Do you possess a Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License)? Yes No 18
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