Supervisory Firefighter

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Department, on Detroit Arsenal in Warren/Macomb, MI.

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.

Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary) 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes which includes 1) Leading crew in firefighting activities, such as HAZMAT incidents, fire, rescue and medical emergency operations; and 2) Experience coordinating developmental and training needs of subordinate firefighters.

3) Manage operational schedules of each shift to ensure adequate coverage.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires you to possess and maintain at the time of application the following: DoD, ProBoard, or IFSAC Firefighter Certification levels: Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, HAZMAT Materials Incident Commander, DoD Airport Firefighter.

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).

Major Duties:

• Serve as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Fire Department.
• Serve as a technical advisor to management on all matters relating to Fire protection and prevention programs.
• Develop and implement training, administration, budget, and equipment procurement for assigned programs.
• Ensure station is properly staffed with personnel who are trained and certified.
• Maintains management internal control systems.
• 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.
• Reviews departmental budget and assists Fire Chief in determining needs for fire, medical and HAZMAT equipment.
• Established performance standards and reviews 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.