Supervisory Firefighter (Operations)

Duties
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• Directs the activities of assigned shift by assigning individuals to required crews according to functional assignments (i.e., Company Officers, Driver/Operator and Firefighters).
• Provides advice and counsel to employees relative to work and administrative matters. Initiates requests for filling vacancies or hiring additional personnel; selects or participates in the selection of new employees.
• Manages shift responsibilities by planning work operations for shift tour and emergency basis in accordance with master schedule of operation, necessary equipment maintenance, and inspections.
• Determine cause of fire and recommends determined conclusions. Estimates extent of damage and prepares formal report on all fires occurring during the tour.
• Makes fire prevention inspections throughout the installation, noting all violations or discrepancies, either directs the immediate correction or reports condition to supervisor.
• Maintains records on operations, personnel, equipment, and supplies during tour assignment.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• 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.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.
• 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 to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• The employee is required to work 144 hour bi-weekly tour of duty. Is subject to recall.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• Within 9 months of appointment, incumbent will obtain certifications in Confined Space Rescue, Telecommunicator I / II, Hazardous Materials Tech, and National Incident Management System certification to the 100a, 200a, 300, 400, 700a, and 800b level.
• Employee is required to report for duty during Natural Disasters and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• 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: US Citizens

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:

Current Federal Employees: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) overseeing operations in the areas of emergency response for fire suppression, hazardous materials, and emergency medical situations; 2) managing fire personnel during shift operations; 3) assisting with fire inspections to determine cause of fire and extent of damage. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

External Applicants: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) exercising command and control over emergency scenes, including incidents involving fire suppression, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services; 2) providing direct supervision and leadership to a team of firefighters, including assigning duties, managing schedules, and ensuring operational readiness; and 3) conducting preliminary investigations into fire origin and cause, and documenting the extent of property and environmental damage. 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 Operations, HAZMAT Awareness, Hazardous Materials Incident Command, Driver/Operator Pumper. This position requires you to possess and maintain Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification issued by the State of Maryland or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (NREMT-B) (or any state the abides by the DOT curriculum, and then must pass the Maryland State MIEMMS tests with the one year probationary period.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience 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.
• 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) Installations 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.
• The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
  • Recruitment Incentives
  • Relocation Incentives
  • 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.