Supervisory Firefighter

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: 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: Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary) Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experirence 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes leading everyday operations of assigned shifts providing guidance on firefighter related procedures, expenses and personnel matters; applying expert knowledge in managing fire prevention and protection programs; assisting in fire protection and prevention training for a fire department; operating firefighting emergency vehicles and equipment.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HAZMAT Incident Commander, AND Airport Firefighter certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M Major Duties:

• As shift supervisor, assist the Deputy Fire Chief with fire fighting, crash rescue, and training activities, hazardous material incidents and fire prevention efforts.
• Serve as initial on scene commander for all emergencies, directing fire crews, equipment placement and operations.
• Train fire crew personnel in fire fighting techniques for different type of fires such as aircraft, structural, petroleum, ammunition, chemical, and other hazardous materials.
• Frequently tour the post during duty period to check high hazard areas and places of public assembly to ensure conformance with fire prevention measures.
• Plan work schedules for personnel assigned to the shift and establishes a sequence of operations to ensure an equitable distribution of work among the crews on the shift.