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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
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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, August 31, 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 will be held on October 26 - 27, 2024. The dates 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:
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Drag a 2-1/2 inch fire hose 150 feet to the fire scene (distance = 200 feet);
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Return to the starting point, pick up a bundle of 1-1/2 inch fire hose (approximately 50 pounds) and carry it to the fire scene (distance = 200 feet);
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Drag a 175 pound bundle from the fire scene (distance = 50 feet);
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Return to the simulated fire scene and move a 2-1/2 inch charged line (length = 100 feet) forward 6 feet and laterally 25 feet.
(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
June 29, 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:
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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
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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.
, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.