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SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$74,678 - $97,087

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of firefighters at a naval base in Georgia, overseeing daily operations, managing personnel, and directing responses to emergencies like shipboard fires, nuclear incidents, and hazardous material spills.

It's a temporary supervisory role lasting up to two years, ideal for experienced firefighters with strong leadership skills who thrive in high-stress environments and have expertise in specialized emergency situations.

A good fit would be someone with proven management experience in fire services and the necessary certifications to handle complex, high-risk scenarios safely.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent, including administrative and technical direction in fire operations
  • Proficiency in personnel management, including resolving grievances, disciplinary actions, performance standards, and workload direction
  • Experience managing shipboard firefighting, nuclear reactor emergencies, radiological events, and ordnance emergencies
  • Possession of required DoD certifications: Firefighter I and II, Marine Firefighter, Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HAZMAT Technician, HAZMAT Incident Commander, and NR-EMT (awarded by IFSAC or ProBoard)
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure, carry over 100 pounds, wear heavy protective gear, and pass annual physical fitness tests
  • Support for fire department functions like budgets, equipment procurement, and operational procedures

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER in the FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES of NAVSUBASE KINGSBAY. This position is a Temporary Promotion not to exceed 2 Years.

Management has the right to terminate the promotion before the NTE date.

Your resume must 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.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Provide decisive administrative and technical direction for the operations division, ensuring all activities align and achieve the organization's long-range objectives. 2.

DEVELOPING OTHERS: Support all core fire department functions, including budgets, personnel management, equipment procurement, promotional processes, and operational procedures to build a capable and efficient team.

3.

RESOLVING GRIEVANCES & MANAGING PERSONNEL: Manages all aspects of personnel performance by resolving grievances, administering disciplinary actions, establishing performance standards, and directing workloads for all subordinate fire personnel.

4. SHIPBOARD FIREFIGHTING: Manage emergency responses to complex marine and shipboard firefighting incidents, ensuring all actions are executed safely and in accordance with established protocols. 5.

NUCLEAR REACTOR EMERGENCY: Manage emergency responses to nuclear reactor incidents, applying expert knowledge to ensure public and personnel safety. 6.

RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY: Manage emergency responses to radiological events, nuclear surety incidents, and ordnance emergencies.

(NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATIONS: This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for this position: DoD Certifications Required: Firefighter I and II, Marine Firefighter, Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HAZMAT Technician, HAZMAT Incident Commander, and NR-EMT.

These certifications must have been awarded by IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement.

If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent will be required to work under extreme pressure and cope with stressful situations where confusion, panic, injury, or death may occur.

Must maintain the ability to carry weight in excess of 100 pounds in addition to wearing protective clothing and equipment weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

The work may be subjected to long ours in precarious locations or positions, in addition to climbing ladders and working at various heights.

Must successfully pass an annual physical and participate in the Navy firefighting physical fitness program. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office and an outside environment setting.

The position may be exposed to out-of-control HazMat spills or possible explosions.

May be exposed to high heat, dehydration, and other effects of heat, smoke inhalation, wear heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions.

Incumbent is subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities, exposure to HazMat, specialty rescue operations and high noise levels.

Must deal with victims of emotional distress at emergency scenes that may be in varying stages of fright, panic, injury, and shock.

There may be hazards while operating or riding fire apparatus under adverse conditions.

The incumbent may be required to work outside in all types of weather conditions and requires the use of protective clothing or gear, such as, masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, and/or shields, and appropriate body substance isolation procedures.

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. Major Duties:

  • You will provide technical and administrative management with special emphasis on Emergency Response, Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, and Safety.
  • You will supervise all work and planning for the department including technical projects, training, personnel and crew assignments, vehicle and property justifications, pre-fire planning, site safety plans, reports, records, and log books.
  • You will be responsible for carrying out the workforce mission of a Fire Division consisting of six fire stations.
  • You will respond to emergencies as Incident Safety Officer or initial Incident Commander.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12918689-26-CAS