All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. Persons making their first entry into a firefighter position under these authorities cannot be selected if they have reached age 35 or older. Persons already in covered secondary positions or persons with previously approved service who apply for a primary position cannot be considered if their age at reentry into the primary position is 35 after subtracting service in approved positions. Work is performed outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. Work requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and walking over a rough and uneven terrain.
Work requires lifting and moving heavy items.
Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination. A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.