Hybrid Lead Firefighter en Department of Homeland Security

Lead Firefighter

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Salary Range: $56151 - $73001 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Fire & Emergency Services Division, Facilities Engineering Department, BASE Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Major Duties:

• This position is that of Lead Firefighter (Captain) (Emergency Medical Technician/Hazardous Materials Technician). The primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of emergency response and rescue services to include aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF), structural fire fighting, emergency medical service (EMS), hazardous material (HAZMAT) technician-level leak-spill-fire control, confined space entry and rescue and response services for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Base Elizabeth City. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Leading, prioritizing, assigning, directing, guiding, monitoring and reviewing the daily work and operations of the fire department. Ensuring work assignments and tasking in equitably distributed and consistent with the qualifications an capabilities of the members of his/her shift (crew) in order to optimize their skills and abilities. Monitoring and inspecting minor maintenance & repairs of infrastructure such as cleaning, painting, adjustment and inspections to systems and spaces such as pump houses, sprinkler rooms, fire alarm boxes, fire hydrants, and fire protection, and detection system components. Establishing on-the-job training requirements and lesson plans, conducting on-the job training, and maintaining records of training completed by subordinates, and explains progress or lack of progress to subordinates and Assistant Fire Chief. Responding to alarms and/or other calls for response and assistance with assigned crew/apparatus to control and extinguish fires; rescue persons endangered by fire or other hazards; reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards; prevent, stop, or control the actual or potential release of hazardous materials/hazardous waste; provide emergency medical services; and provide general emergency support when needed. KEY POSITION: This position is designated as a key position. In the event of a crisis situation, war, or mobilization, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties to support mission requirements. A member of the Ready Reserve may not fill the position on a permanent basis. If filled by a member of the Ready Reserve, appropriate action must be undertaken to change the incumbent's reserve status to a status other than that of Ready Reserve This position is identified as Essential Personnel to support the operation of BASE Elizabeth City, NC. MAXIMUM AGE RESTRICTION: This position meets the definition for "primary/rigorous position" contained in 5 CFR 842.802 and is subject to a maximum entry age of 37. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for initial appointment. This does not apply to preference eligible veterans or to applicants who previously served in a covered position. You must complete a pre-employment physical prior to employment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Working conditions include such factors as extreme heat; thick and potentially toxic smoke, heights, enclosed and/or smoke filled spaces, wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus while carrying heavy loads, which may exceed 100 pounds Applicants are required to meet the physical requirements of the position in accordance with NFPA 1582 and must participate in a daily physical fitness program to effectively perform the rigorous tasks required of the position.

Qualifications: At the GS-08 grade level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Some examples of specialized experience include (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. In addition to the requirements above, applicants must possess and maintain (i.e. re-certification) (IAW DODM-6055.06 as required by CIM 5100.47D, Chapt. 18): Apparatus Driver-Operator for: Pumpers ARFF Aerials Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Firefighter I & II Fire Officer II Fire Instructor II Fire Inspector I Airport Firefighter Confined Space Rescue (when resources allow) HAZMAT Technician (when resources allow) HAZMAT Incident Commander or Incident Safety Officer. EMT -Basic Life Support EMT certification shall be in accordance with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians requirements or the State of North Carolina. All certifications listed in the "Lead Firefighter GS-0081-08 Position Description" for Base Elizabeth City Fire Department must be achieved by the incumbent within 1 year of the position start date. IMPORTANT: If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at: afcec.rbc@us.af.mil If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration. If submitting multiple certifications, please combine into a single file for upload. Please upload certificate file or certificate transcript under the "Transcripts/Certifications" under Required Document attachments. EMT License/Certification number must be provided in your resume as well as uploaded with your certifications under the "Transcripts/Certifications" under Required Document attachments.

How to Apply: To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 06/06/2025. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Kimberley Alston at Kimberley.L.Alston@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-06-06