Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary)

Duties

Responsible for overall management of the Fire and Emergency Services programs for the Directorate of Emergency Services. Develop and recommend all regulations and standard operating procedures in order to implement regulations (Fire and Emergency Services). Oversee the management of fire prevention activities for the DES, to include educational promotions, training for military and civilian personnel, fire prevention week activities, seasonal campaigns, and regularly scheduled inspection of facilities. Review plans and ensures that on-site inspection of new construction and alteration/maintenance projects are conducted for compliance. Assume control of firefighting and emergency activities while on duty. Directs emergency services equipment and personnel to respond to particular types of emergencies. Through subordinate supervisors, supervises technical and support employees in grades 6 to 11.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position requires the incumbent to work one 24-hour shift each week, which may rotate.
• Position subject to immediate recall and extended shifts during emergencies.
• Work schedule is 60 hours a week.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) experience managing the Fire Protection and Prevention Program and for a large military installation or civilian organization; 2) experience supervising emergency personnel such as firefighters; 3) experience reviewing review plans and ensuring that on-site inspection of new construction and alteration/maintenance projects are conducted for compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain the following DOD Firefighter Certifications: Fire Officer IV, Instructor II, Inspector II, Hazardous Material Operations, and Incident Commander certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board). You MUST submit the certifications.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirements using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FT-W0UCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT MYER DO NOT MAIL Fort Myer, VA 22211 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk