Supervisory Firefighter

Duties

• You will supervise and develop the workforce through mentorship, discipline and reward to achieve a highly effective response team.
• You will provide Command and Control authority during emergency responses to control and mitigate the emergency situation, stop the loss of life, and restore mission capability.
• You will maintain up to date- records of test on fire equipment (e.g., fire hose, ladders, apparatus, self contained breathing apparatus, fire hydrants, etc.) and document Enterprise Safety Application Management System (ESAMS).
• You will manage the firefighters medical and physicals programs and document in ESAMS.
• You will manage the completion of firefighters training requirements and documents in ESAMS.
• You will document time and attendance in the Standard Labor Data Collection and Distribution Application program.
• You will prepare a Pre-Fire-Plan for structures, ships and aircrafts in accordance with fire protection standards.
• You will schedule work assignments to maintain minimum manning levels necessary to achieve the mission of the fire department.
• You will plan work schedules to ensure accomplishment of duties, goals, and deadlines.
• You will provide firefighting training to personnel to ensure that all personnel are in compliance with federal regulations and procedures.

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
• 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 sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
• May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• 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.
• 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: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
• 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.
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707
• Work requires certification in Emergency Vehicle Operators Courses (EVOC). Must posses a valid state driver's license and base operators permit for vehicles assigned to Fire Department.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• 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.
• You must participate in and meet and/or exceed the standards of the DoD Firefighter Physical Fitness program.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will work 24 hour rotating shifts. The position also requires that you work nights, weekends, holidays, and may be subject to recall.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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) Developing, implementing and maintaining a fire protection/fire prevention program;
2) Training personnel in fire protection and prevention, structural, shipboard, aircraft, wildland Firefighting and hazardous materials; and
3) Identifying developmental and training needs of firefighting personnel.

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.

Education

THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Tour of duty will be 12 months unaccompanied / 24 months accompanied.

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.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Position covered as a secondary position under the Civil Service Retirement System 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) and Federal Employees Retirement System 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Authority: Department of Defense Memorandum dated 22 November 2013"

You will be required to complete training, obtaining, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel- related purchases.

Functions as the initial On-Scene Commander for disasters, major aircraft crash fire incidents, major structural fires, hazardous materials and hazardous waste incidents and test exercises until relieved by higher authority.

Physical Demands: You will climb, stoop and walk and subject to exhaustive physical demands in firefighting and rescue for long arduous hours.

Work Environment: The work is mostly accomplished in an office setting but includes extended periods outdoors involving hazardous firegrounds operations in a hot arid climate. At times you could be subject to excessive noise levels created by jet aircraft.