Supervisory Firefighter with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Provide wildland firefighting. Direct aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) and standby for aerial medical aircraft and helicopter and civilian aircraft on an emergency, overseeing personnel. Directly supervises civilian employees, and military personnel as applicable. Plan work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assign work and/or crew assignment based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees. Perform firefighting duties such as handling hose, performing rescue operations, extinguishing fire, performing as a HAZ/MAT team member, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency first aid as required. Ensure that personnel and equipment are in a constant state of readiness for immediate response to firefighting and rescue operations. Direct placement of equipment, personnel, application of fire extinguishing agents and rescue of personnel. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to possess, obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Incumbent may be required to serve a 1-year supervisory probationary period. See "Qualifications" section for required DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification requiements. Incumbent must obtain and maintain United States Coast Guard master's license covering the Fireboat, under a 100 tonnage, within 18 months of appointment. Must be able to pass a pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoDi 6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position. This position requires the incumbent be subject to recall to assist at incident command post, deploying emergency response during major disasters or incidents. This position requires the incumbent possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Failure to do so will subject employee to termination. This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform while on duty. This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Incumbent will be required to work 144 hours of work per two (2) week pay period, with six (6) 24 hour work shifts each pay period and may be required to work weekends and holidays. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Must obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Failure to do so will subject employee to termination. Incumbent must successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test. Incumbent must participate in a physical fitness program. Incumbent is required to report for duty during Natural Disasters and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position is designated as KEY position IAW AR 690-11. Incumbent is subject to screening for Ready Reserve. Civilians in key positions must be exempt from recall to active duty. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes controlling emergencies and hazardous situations; engaging in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue; following procedures and techniques of fire department operations; performing firefighting tasks of a highly hazardous nature; providing wildland firefighting; directing aircraft rescue firefighting and/or conducting firefighter safety briefings. The OPM Qualification Standard provides the following examples: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). In addition to the specialized experience, the incumbent is required to possess and maintain ALL of the following Certificates and License to be considered for the GS-09 position: Fire Officer II Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector I HAZMAT Incident Commander Driver Operator-Pumper Driver Operator-Aerial Formal Land Based Shipboard Firefighting Certification Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License. Note: Certifications MUST be certified through the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board) AND a State or National Registry EMT License. If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Communication
Fire Engineering
Hazardous Materials Response
Search & Rescue Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a(n) Safety Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. SRC Coverage - This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified . click apply for full job details

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