Supervisory Firefighter

• You will assign work and/or crew assignment based on priorities selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees.
• You will assume command of assigned fire crews until relieved by a senior fire officer.
• You will direct the placement of equipment personnel application of fire extinguishing agents and rescue of personnel.
• You will perform firefighting duties such as handling hose performing rescue operations extinguishing fire performing as a HAZ/MAT team member performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency first aid as required.
• You will ensure personnel and equipment are in a constant state of readiness for immediate response to firefighting and rescue operations.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 has a requirement to lift up to 50 the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• 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 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.
• In accordance with AR 690-11 this position has been designated as Key and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• As a Key position the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
• 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 shift work to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
• Due to the nature of this position employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs as required mutual aid support to local fire departments.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Drivers License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Occasional travel may be required up to 15% of the time.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Managements (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 is obligated. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement