SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER with Security Clearance

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Job description

Summary You will serve as a Supervisory Firefighter in the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy - Fire and Emergency Services (N30). Duties You will respond to emergency situations, conduct fire ground operations, and direct the crew and operations of firefighting vehicles. You will serve as Battalion Chief responsible for oversight and direction of the day-to-day operations of one fire station with two or more firefighting crews. You will supervise the rescue of personnel and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further injury. You will supervise the performance of structural firefighting duties of a variety of facilitates and the maintenance of firefighter equipment. You will collaborate with fire-fighting, security, medical, and other base personnel to ensure emergency responses (e.g., fire suppression, injured victims, rescue, hazardous materials response, active shooter and other emergencies) are mitigated. You will supervise and mentor personnel performing functional tests and inspections on firefighting equipment, fire station facilities, and multiple fire department functional programs (e.g. SCBA, hose, hazmat, vehicles, etc.). Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations. You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Directing the operation of one or more firefighting vehicles and associated equipment of significant complexity to perform firefighting and rescue operations;2) Applying firefighting techniques to manage fire hazards peculiar to structures with multiple stories or basements, vehicles, large stores or warehouses and hazardous materials;3) Reviewing the design, construction, occupancy of buildings and installed fire suppression systems to conduct fire suppression pre-plans and emergency actions plans;4) Employing hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, identification and decontamination procedures; and 5) Controlling and extinguishing fires and conducting rescue operations in structural fire, hazardous material, confined space response, motor vehicle collision and other emergencies.
Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you are a dual citizen, please identify the countries of citizenship. The NATO Status of Forces Agreement prohibits employment in the U.S. Civilian Component in a host nation of any person who holds dual citizenship of the U.S. and the host nation. For example: A person who holds both Italian and U.S. citizenship may not be employed in the U.S. Civilian Component in Italy; however, that person is not prohibited by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement from employment in the U.S. civilian Component in another NATO host nation of which (s)he does not hold citizenship. At time of appointment, employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Firefighter I& II, Fire Officer I, II & III, Fire Instructor I & II, Fire Inspector I & II, Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator Pumper & Aerial, HAZMAT Technician, HAZMAT Incident Commander and possess valid, current license as an Emergency Medical Technician listed in a State or the National Registry (NREMT). Incumbent shall maintain current, valid NREMT-BLS certification throughout employment. Employee shall participate in a physical fitness program in compliance with NFPA 1583. Subject to overtime and recall. May be assigned to an uncommon work schedule that exceeds a 40-hour work week. The is position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Tour of duty will be 36 Months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to: Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference . click apply for full job details

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