About the Position: Incumbent will serve as a Supervisory Firefighter in the Directorate of Installation Services, Risk Management Division, Fire and Emergency Services Branch.

Duties

Supervise one or more crews, two or more firefighters, at least one or more Driver-Operator, and two or more pieces of motorized firefighting equipment in firefighting and rescue operations. Plan and assign work to be accomplished by subordinates. Coordinate with chiefs on other shifts concerning matters of work accomplishment, training, priorities, and procedures. Provide recommendations to higher levels of supervision for appointment, promotion, retention, and reassignment of employees. Counsel employees on work and basic terms of employment and benefits. Identify developmental and training needs of station personnel and make arrangements to meet those needs. Direct the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, ladder, utility, and rescue trucks. Perform rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.

Requirements

• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Pre-employment physical is required. Incumbent is subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• The work requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required.
• Position works a 72-hour weekly tour and may be required to work weekends and holidays.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and other safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, i.e., mandatory overtime; recall to duty.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Requires a one year Supervisory Probationary Period.
• Must be licensed as a State of Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician/Basic or have National Registry.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Applicants to this announcement referred for consideration to selecting officials, may be asked to complete pre-employment assessments. The assessments will supplement the interview process, with the results being one data element among several used to evaluate a candidate's technical skills, supervisory abilities, and position fit. Candidates will be notified with separate instructions should they be required to complete the assessments. 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Leading assigned personnel in firefighting activities to include control and extinguishing of fires, search and rescue, HAZMAT incidents, crash/rescue operations and medical emergencies. 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 has selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. You must provide proof of certification in your application for Basic Emergency Medical Technician and the following required DoD Firefighter Certifications: Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II and Hazmat Incident Commander. You MUST submit a copy of your certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. FIREFIGHTER SECONDARY RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position is covered as a secondary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS) when it is filled by an individual who transfers directly from a primary or another secondary firefighting position with no break in service as a firefighter to this position. Firefighter retirement coverage of the selectee depends upon his or her individual work history. For more information follow this link: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_2nd_SRC.pdf You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Fire SuppressionManaging Human ResourcesTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORKING CONDITIONS: Rigorous, heavy physical effort may be required in the frequent handling of objects such as cylinders and extinguishers weighing 50 lbs or more; may be required to lift/carry personnel such as an adult male in emergency situations. Duties require the full use of both arms, both legs and fingers to bend, turn, pull, crawl, kneel, and climb for such tasks as use of aerial ladders, firefighting equipment controls, arranging/connecting hoses, rappelling, operation of fire truck and all types of rescue operations, etc. The incumbent must be able to meet and maintain physical agility and stamina standards, which are established for this position. This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions. When responding to an emergency the incumbent may be subject to dense smoke, flames, extreme heat, cold, dust, water, and possible explosions and exposure to toxic fumes and materials. Must be able to maintain necessary alertness, self-control, and emotional stability under emergency conditions.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AI-APF-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk