Hybrid Supervisory Firefighter at Department of the Army

Secret

Duties

Provide immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at multiple fire stations as the Assistant Chief.,Direct the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, ladders, ambulances, utility, and rescue trucks.,Plan and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates based on priorities/deadlines.,Provide counsel or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes control or extinguish fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; rescue operations such as vehicle rescue, aircraft crash firefighting and industrial accidents; detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; operate fire communications equipment; control hazardous materials incidents; and/or develop, implement, or provide training in fire protection and prevention; assist with providing operation control and/or direction during emergency incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Reciprocity is a State of Virginia requirement. The Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Virginia Department of Health, recognizes all current National Registry certifications for reciprocity. Individuals selected for this position must be able to obtain a State of Virginia Emergency Medical Services reciprocity for certification program, within 30 days of start date. An out of state-candidate coming into Virginia's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system with a current National Registry EMT certification will be required to complete an application for reciprocity and mail copies of EMS credential to the Division of Education Development of the Office of EMS within 30 days of start date. It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate Virginia EMT certification level while employed and holding the Firefighter-EMT position. 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 NOTE: This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintain the following Department of Defense (DoD) certifications, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board) issued certifications; HAZMAT Incident Command, Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II and Fire Inspector II. You must also possess certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) issued by the State of Virginia or National Registry (NREMT).

Other 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. 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized. Recruitment and relocations may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. 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.