You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER in the MARINE CORPS- FIRE AND EMEGENCY SERVICES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA.

Duties

You will serve as the Assistant Fire Chief in charge of the Emergency Operations Branch. You will serve as a senior administrative staff member sharing in the overall management of both Operations shifts. You will assume operational control at emergency incidents directing firefighting crews until relieved by the Fire Chief. You will be responsible for the operation of Fire Stations, maintenance and upkeep of fire apparatus and equipment on shift, such as, structural, wildland, and aircraft firefighting, medical aid, multi-casualty incidents, etc. You will assume responsibility for Fire and Emergency Services Division operations on his/her shift. You will assign work other than firefighting as required. Oversee master operational roster and schedules, administered by the Station Chiefs, to assure adequate personnel and staff coverage during each shift. You will review plans for construction and building modifications to assure compliance with DOD, Marine Corps and National Building Fire Codes.

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 fail the test. You will be subject to random testing
• 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.
• 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.
• Must possess the following certifications issued either by the DOD, the Pro-Board, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC):Hazardous Materials Awareness; Hazardous Materials Operations; Technician and Incident Commander.
• Must possess the following certifications issued either by the DOD, the Pro-Board, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC): Fire Officer III; Fire Inspector II; Fire Instructor II.
• Must be trained and certified to the Department of Transportation or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Responder or equivalent level.
• Must possess EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operators Course and state driver’s license.
• Must possess FEMA Certifications: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700 and ICS-800.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 150 pounds.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 technical expertise, and training in fire protection efforts; assigning work requirements; directing firefighting operations; implementing plans and programs; and providing direction during emergency incidents. 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 YUMA MCAS Yuma, AZ 85369 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]