You will serve as a LEAD FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT in the Fire and Emergency Services of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12588706-25-JRC. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Duties

You will lead and participate with a crew of firefighters to prevent loss of life and property in emergency situations. You will direct the crew in firefighting activities working from specific orders from higher level supervisors. You will direct the Engineer or Driver Operator to emergency scenes following predetermined routes or select alternate routes as necessary. You will direct the positioning of vehicles, considering such factors as wind direction, water sources, hazard from structural collapse, trees and/or overhead power lines, etc. You will establish command and ensure all firefighting activities are conducted in a safe and effective manner until relieved by a higher ranking officer. You will be responsible for training your crews to be alert for potential hazard during emergency and non-emergency operations. You will direct and participate in fire station maintenance projects and ground upkeep.

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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 a current Fire Inspector I certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Fire Instructor I certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Fire Officer I certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Hazardous Material Operations certification.
• This position is considered an 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 requires rotating shift work.
• 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.

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: directing a crew of firefighters in activities of firefighting; knowledge and experience with administrative and technical supervisory duties to include work planning, assignments, training, discipline and leave for military personnel. Must be familiarized with military law, rules, and regulations pertaining to administration. 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 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR MCAS Miramar, CA 92145 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]