You will serve as a LEAD FIREFIGHTER (BLS) in the G-3,OPERATIONS & TRAINING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DIVISION of MCRD ERR PI SC.

Duties

You will perform duties as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), responding to medical emergencies. You will respond to hazardous materials emergencies as a member of a hazardous materials response team serving in the various roles required of the operation from first responder to technician to incident commander. You will prepare technical reports on hazardous conditions, and make recommendations for corrective action. You will provide group direction to a group of firefighters, and plan and schedule assignments in a manner consistent with overall plans set forth by management of the Fire Rescue Division. You will assign work and ensure day-to-day tasks are carried out, and make available written instructions and guidelines, reference materials, and supplies. You will provide on-the-job training in accordance with established practices. You will direct the assigned engine company in responding to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, confines space rescue emergencies, high angle rescue, water rescue and other emergencies.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be certified to and maintain certification in the following levels: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, EMT-BLS (National Registry), Hazardous Materials Technician.
• You will be required to participate in the MCRD Parris Island FESD Physical Fitness Program.
• You will be required to participate in the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-07) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing leadership for day to day emergency and non-emergency responsibilities and duties; providing training regarding fire prevention or emergency procedures; and evaluating subordinate fire fighter performance. 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/ 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MCRD ERR PI SC Post Office Box 5159 Parris Island, SC 29905 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]