Supervisory Firefighter

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Fort Belvoir, VA. 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 Serves as Captain with shift responsibilities to direct firefighting activities of crews, receiving general instruction from the supervisor. Plans work schedules and operations to ensure even flow and distribution of work. Directs crew in station duties to include inspection of equipment, execution of training, drills and performance of fire prevention inspections. Manages supplies and makes recommendations for maintenance or replacement of equipment. Establish performance standards and review requirements with crew members. Conducts periodic meetings with supervised staff to review management goals, policies, and procedural changes in support of the organization and mission. Directs the firefighting activities to include implementing procedures, techniques and methods of operation for rapid and effective response to fire calls. Perform firefighting and emergency medical duties as mandated by the needs of the organization. Performs regular inspections of fire stations to ensure they are clean, orderly, and operated according to established policies. Performs administrative duties to include daily log entries, event reports, inspections, budgets and vehicle maintenance logs. Serve as a technical advisor to management on all matters relating to Fire protection and prevention programs. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure 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 screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty. This position requires the employee to work 72 hours per week/144 biweekly hours and may be subject to recall after normal tour of duty in cases of emergencies. This position requires rotating shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. This position has a requirement to lift up to 100 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 an occasional Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time. This position is a non-combat essential position. Incumbent may be ineligible from participating in the Ready Reserve. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes 1) Directing personnel in firefighting activities, medical emergencies, fire inspections and investigations; 2) Overseeing the maintenance of station and/or firefighting equipment; and 3) Implementing program requirements for fire prevention/protection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Selective Placement Factors: This position requires you to possess and maintain at the time of application the following: DoD, Pro-Board, or IFSAC Firefighter Certification levels: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, HAZMAT Incident Commander, and Airport Firefighter. (Please note: All certifications must be uploaded at time of application). 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 requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Installation Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.