THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (TILTE 5), Position Description Number NGT6306000 and is part of the TN 134th ARW, Air National Guard. This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER GS-0081-10 (TITLE 5) you will act as Assistant Chief of Operations on a 24-hour duty shift, participates in the administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention and firefighting and rescue program of a sufficient magnitude at the installation. Serve as the on-scene commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief. Supervise fire alarm communication center operations to ensure all firefighting equipment and personnel are dispatched as required. Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program.
• Employee must meet medical standards IAW OPM GS-0081 Series and DoD Manual 6055.5.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
• Ability to implement firefighting/emergency response plans, as well as manage and direct fire suppression personnel and equipment under stressful and dangerous conditions.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct functions, and to mentor, motivate, appraise, and supervise the staff of an organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).
• May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT).
• May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment.
• Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless TDY or on leave.
• The incumbent may work a minimum of a 56–60-hour week with the supervisor’s approval.
• The work may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• position meets the criteria for secondary/administrative coverage under special retirement coverage provisions in that it requires prior experience in a primary or equivalent outside experience as a prerequisite.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; rescue operations; detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. Operation of fire communications equipment; controlling hazardous materials incidents; developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation; planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or performing emergency medical services. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year at the next lower GS level or have at least 30 months experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operations. (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. (4) Operation of fire communications equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or 10) Performing emergency medical services.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Fire Officer III (includes Fire Officer I, II), Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), HAZMAT Incident Commander (includes Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations), and Airport Fire Fighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial*, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)*.*NOTE- Required if Aerial and/or MWS is assigned.

Contacts

• Address TN 134th ARW 134 BRISCOE DRIVE ALCOA, TN 37777 US
• Name: THEODORE REGAN
• Phone: (615) 313-0606
• Email: [email protected]