Job opening: SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER
Salary: $69 107 - 89 835 per year
Published at: Aug 03 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position, Supervisory Firefighter, GS-0081-11 is to serve as Assistant Chief of Operations in charge of the management and control of one of two 48/72 and 72/96 shifts, supervising all firefighters in fire ground situations as well as the performance of care and maintenance of apparatus and equipment.
Duties
- Participate in the administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention and firefighting rescue program of a sufficient magnitude at the installation.
- Serve as the on-scene commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief.
- Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Requirements
- -U.S. Citizenship Required
- -Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- -Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
- -PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the
following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- -PCS, relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- -This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- -This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- -Employee must maintain current certifications
- -Disclosure of Political Appointments
- -Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
- -This position may require travel
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The applicant must have, or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement, one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, one year of the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-?grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120 day
rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of firefighting and rescue operations.
2. Knowledge of the operation of fire department communications equipment.
3. Ability to operate and direct others in operating under stressful and dangerous conditions.
4. Ability to formulate and effectively implement firefighting/emergency response plans and to direct personnel in such operations.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
*The incumbent of this position must be certified by the DOD Fire and Emergency Service Fire Fighter Certification system as Fire
Officer Ill, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Incident Commander and Airport Fire Fighter. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR
CERTIFICATIONS WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
This position has been designated as Key. In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key duties until relieved. This position cannot be
vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Requires the incumbent be removed from military recall status
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Perform strenuous physical activities such as lifting heavy firefight equipment, climbing standard and aerial ladders, and lifting and carrying people and equipment for rescue and salvage. NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT: Firefighters are regularly exposed to a variety of dangerous situations such as fires that are out of control, toxic spills, or possible explosions. Hazards include: Burns, dehydration, and other effects of heat, smoke inhalation, falling materials, or explosions; Exposure to toxic materials and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive agents; Physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities and noise levels; Dealing with victims in varying stages of fright, panic and injury; Operating or riding on fire truck under adverse conditions or flying in aircraft to reach crash sites of fires in outlying areas.
*Special Retirement Provisions Authority:
- FERS
Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004.
- CSRS
Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Hill AFB
7437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
US
- Name: Laura Fowler
- Phone: 801-775-2072
- Email: [email protected]
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