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Duties

Serve as a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician) responsible for the following leader duties and responsibilities: Distribution and balance the workload among employees; check on work in progress; resolve simple, informal complaints and refer others to supervisor; report to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs, including behavior problems; Provide information to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments and recognition of outstanding performance; inform employees of management's goals, objectives and policies. Serve as a fully trained member of a firefighter crew engaged in a full range of emergency services. Drive and operate a full range of complex vehicles and apparatus to include fire engines, ladder trucks, technical rescue apparatus, ambulance, and response trailers, operating onboard systems. Perform Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) duties to include initial and on-going patient assessment and physical examination. Perform offensive and defensive hazardous materials technician duties. Participate in an extensive on-going training program designed and modified routinely to prepare firefighter personnel for all areas of emergency response.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 144 hours per pay period (Position is subject to shift rotation and assignment to abnormal tours of duty.)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Physical Requirements: Required (Incumbent will be highly encouraged to participate in a physical fitness and wellness program during duty hours.)
• Certifications/Licenses: Fire Officer 1, Fire Inspector 1, Fire Instructor 1, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Valid State Drivers License.
• Age Requirement: Yes (See Additional Information)
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
• Individual must complete a pre-employment and an annual medical exam IAW DoD 6055.05-M to determine the reasonable likelihood of a firefighter’s ability to execute the arduous and rigorous essential functions of fire suppression and rescue.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.
• Within 1 year of employment, Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC), Hazardous Materials Technician and Hazardous Materials Incident Commander must be obtained.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician), your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly related to the position. To qualify at the GS-08 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Ability to lead lower graded employees Performing a full range of firefighting duties such as combating fires, operating hose lines, making forced entries, and search and rescue Performing or assisting in rescue operations Performing basic life support to include emergency medical technician Conducting hazardous materials offensive operations and decontamination operations AND B. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.06-M, "Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program" identifies the level of performance required for all DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The certifications listed below are the minimum mandatory certification requirements for this position. DoD Incumbents shall possess DoD Certifications, or equivalent accredited certifications from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board): Fire Officer I Inspector I Instructor I State of (Ohio, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania) Certifications: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic**** If you do not possess a certification for the state in which you are applying, you MUST have National Registry certification and be eligible for reciprocity requirements. Licenses: Valid State Driver's License Other training requirements that must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained: Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC) Hazardous Materials Technician Hazardous Materials Incident Commander. AND C. Age Requirement: Have not yet reached 37th birthday, OR have passed the maximum entry age limit (37) but meet the following: previously served as a Firefighter in the Federal service and may be reinstated to a Firefighter position if you will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered service as a Firefighter by the last day of the month in which you reach your 57th birthday. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands - The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting. Generally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, victims, fire hoses, fire extinguishers, and other equipment. Must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, while working in extreme heat and cold under adverse conditions, such as fire and smoke. Work Environment - The employee works outside in all types of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to out-of-control fires, emergency medical scenes, and other dangerous situations. Is also exposed to the possibility of burns and other effects of smoke inhalation, heat, falling materials, explosions, toxic materials, infections, and contagious diseases, and other dangerous substances.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Installation Support 8725 John Kingman rd Ft Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: DLA Installation Support POC
• Phone: 614-692-0877
• Email: [email protected]