You will serve as a LEAD FIREFIGHTER (Basic Life Support) in the S-4 Department, Structural Fire Division (SFD) of MCAS BEAUFORT SC.

Duties

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. 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 or aerial company in responding to fire emergencies, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, confined 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.
• You must possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license
• 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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position is considered Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position requires rotating shift work.
• Condition of Employment continued below: Qualifications

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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENET CONTINUED: *You must be certified as a FIREFIGHTER II by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must be certified as a DRIVER/OPERATOR PUMPER by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must be certified as a DRIVER/OPERATOR AERIAL by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must be certified as a FIRE OFFICER I by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must be certified as a FIRE INSPECTOR I by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must be certified as a FIRE INSTRUCTOR I by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must be certified as a HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICIAN by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must possess a current State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Life Support (NREMT-B) certification. *You must possess a current certificate in ICS -100 Introduction to the Incident Command System (Required by Homeland Security and DODI). *You must possess a current certificate in ICS -200 Basic incident Command System for Initial Response (Required by Homeland Security and DODI). *You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the following IFSAC certifications of ICS-300/400 during the first year of employment in order to act in the absence of a Supervisor. *You must possess a current certificate in ICS -700 National Incident Management System (Required by Homeland Security and DODI). You must possess a current certificate in ICS -800 National Response Framework (Required by Homeland Security and DODI). *You must possess a current Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification. *You must possess a valid U.S Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card (OF 346). *You must willing and able to obtain and maintain Airfield Operations Permit during the first year of employment. *You must be certified as a AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. *You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the following IFSAC certifications of Fire Officer II during the first year of employment in order to act in the absence of a Supervisor. *You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the following IFSAC certifications of Fire Officer III during the first year of employment in order to act in the absence of a Supervisor.

Contacts

• Address MCAS BEAUFORT SC MCAS Beaufort, SC 29905 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]