Supervisory Firefighter

Duties
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• Serve as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Fire Department in support of Fire Protection and Prevention programs.
• Serve as a technical advisor to management on all matters relating to Fire protection and prevention programs.
• Ensure station is properly staffed with personnel who are trained and certified.
• Supervisory authority for a fire company that consists of approximately 12 crew, plus responsibility of EMS ambulance crew.
• Performs regular inspections of fire stations to ensure they are clean, orderly, and operated according to established policies.
• Identifies training and developmental needs of subordinates and ensures required level of licensing and certifications are met.
• Establishes work plans, sets priorities and manages schedules for efficient work completion.
• Assist in preparing departmental budget and advise Supervisor in determining needs for fire, medical and HAZMAT equipment.
• Establish performance standards and review requirements with crew members.
• Conducts periodic meetings with supervised staff to review management goals, policies, and procedural changes in support of the organization and mission.
• Directs the firefighting activities to include implementing procedures, techniques and methods of operation for rapid and effective response to fire calls.
• Perform firefighting and emergency medical duties as mandated by the needs of the organization.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• 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.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• As a "Key" position, the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• This position is required to work a 72-hour work week/144 hours per pay period and may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This position requires rotating shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis and employee may be required to work 48 hour rotating shifts.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions and a Government License to operate vehicles.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain medical clearance IAW the NFPA 1582 and ASHA 1910.120 for exposure to the hazards of firefighting and hazardous materials. Medical clearance will include the ability to wear SCBA type respirator.
• This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

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.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• 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
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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

Current Federal Employees: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Directs the work of a firefighting crew in controlling and extinguishing fires, responding to emergency/rescue operations and variety of hazardous material incidents; 2) Provides training in firefighting techniques and prevention procedures, safety and emergency medical procedures; and 3) Assigns daily operational duties to firefighting crewmembers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

External Applicants: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Leading crew in firefighting activities, such as HAZMAT incidents, fire, rescue and medical emergency operations; and 2) Instructs crewmembers by conducting demonstration and lectures concerning firefighting techniques and fire protection and prevention methods; and 3) Manage daily operational plans and schedules of the firefighting crew. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires you to possess and maintain at the time of application the following: DoD, Pro-Board, or IFSAC Firefighter Certification levels: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Technician and HAZMAT Incident Commander.

This position requires you to possess and maintain Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification issued by the State of Michigan or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (NREMT-B).

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).

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Installation Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment
• Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.