You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the FEDERAL FIRE DEPARTMENT of NB CORONADO.

Duties

You will assess agency compliance with law, regulations, policies, and requirements related to fire prevention of fire protection programs. You will survey and inspect a fire department to determine current training conditions and future training requirements. You will inspect a fire station to verify training objectives are accomplished and documented. You will prepare outlines for student firefighter training. You will counsel firefighters regarding fire training and compliance with the minimum training standards.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• This position is considered Key/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.
• 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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime, shift, weekends, holiday, or rotating shifts.
• 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Determining training program requirements for all levels (basic, refresher, advanced, and specialized) of fire protection and prevention, emergency medical, and dispatch functions; 2) Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and recommends improvements; 3) Preparing budget estimates for training programs; 4) Investigating and/or reviewing fires to determine origin/cause; 5) Providing the full range of supervisory services for subordinate employees (i.e. determining training requirements, administering EEO principles, ensuring staff safety, etc.). (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) 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/ This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Airport Firefighter, Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, and HAZMAT Incident Commander. These certifications must be awarded by National Registry, DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirements. If you do not possess the certifications, you will be rated ineligible. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Required to respond to working fires and related emergencies to evaluate effectiveness of the overall training program and assist as required. Required to demonstrate tasks and functions necessary in the protection of life and property to firefighters, auxiliary fire party personnel, and others as assigned. Must be physically and mentally qualified to perform all firefighting and related hazardous duties of the position. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Firefighting is a dangerous occupation requiring special safety precautions, i.e., protective clothing, helmets, boots, coats, gloves, special equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus. The employee instructs firefighting personnel and emphasizes use of protective clothing and special equipment when responding to working fires. This position works a 56 hour work week. 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 NB CORONADO Commander, Navy Region Southwest 937 Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92132-0058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]