SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER with Security Clearance
Company: Department of the Air Force
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Duties Continued from Summary: fight airfield and structural
fires, perform crash and rescue operations, and assist in reducing
and/or eliminating potential fire hazards.--- As the Station Chief,
provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations
at a fire station for an assigned shift.--- Directs the operation
of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and
crash-rescue trucks.--- Supervises the performance of crash-rescue
and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft
(e.gfighters, bombers, cargo, passenger).--- Supervises the
performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of
facilities which may include research and/or large industrial
complexes; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) containment and control
duties; and/or Basic Life Support dutiesSupervises the rescue of
personnel and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further
injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical
facilitySupervises the maintenance of firefighting equipment and
fire station facilities.--- Complies with health, safety, security,
and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a
manner that enhances the safety of the work environmentThis
position will support the Federal Government's response to efforts
to COVID-19Requirements Conditions of Employment--- U.SCitizenship
Required--- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
www.sss.gov--- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF
RegulationsIf receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to
completing/signing a CONUS agreementMore information on PCS
requirements, may be found at:
https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/--- This position is
subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program---
Disclosure of Political Appointments--- Employee must participate
in a mandatory physical fitness program.--- Employee is required to
use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.---
The employee is required to work a 72 hour week on a 48 hour on, 48
hour off basis which includes weekends and holidaysMay be subject
to recall.--- This position has been designated by the Air Force as
a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian
Drug Demand Reduction Program.--- Employee must pass initial and
periodic short notice drug testingIllegal drug use by employees in
sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the
Air Force, national security, and public safety.--- This position
requires the employee to work under adverse environmental
conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and
hearing conservation program.--- The work requires the employee to
drive a motor vehicleAn appropriate, valid driver's license is
required.--- Position requires the ability to discern colors,
contrast, and depth.--- May be required to work the Fire Alarm and
Communications Center (FACC).--- This position is designated as a
key position IAW AFI 36-507.--- Duties of this position are
essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency
operations.--- Incumbents of key positions must be removed from
their military recall status if alternative for filling of the
position during an emergency are not available.--- Must be able to
obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.--- A
pre-employment physical is required for this positionQualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience
requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include
the Individual Occupational Requirements IOR for the GS Fire
Protections and Prevention Series 0081SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent
to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates
the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully
perform the duties of the positions: (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 preventionFEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT
FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants
must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered
eligibleOne year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the
time-in-grade requirements for the GS-9 levelTIG applies if you are
in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous
52 weeksNOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are
current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service
employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade
requirementsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your
qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of
knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following
areas:--- Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of
significant complexity; of the principles of hydraulics as they
pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line
(friction) losses, etc.; and of basic and specialized firefighting
equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing
equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures.---
Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; safety requirements as
outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or
technical orders; and HAZMAT emergency response procedures,
equipment, and identification.--- Knowledge of basic building
design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in
aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to
include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms,
ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.--- Skill in
detecting and recognizing fire hazards (potential and immediate);
and skill to operate communications equipment.--- Ability to
maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing;
and lift and carry heavy loads.--- Ability to provide supervision
and leadership and integrate the actions of a crew(s) under
emergency conditionsEffective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and
contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at
the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that
levelApplicants must list their current firefighter related
licenses and certificates on their resumesPlease attach copies of
certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification
requirements for the positionCertification requirements for this
position are: Fire Officer II (includes Fire Officer I), Fire
Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Airport Firefighter (includes
Firefighter I and II), and HAZMAT Incident Commander (includes
HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations)Must maintain current
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
certificationMust obtain Incident Safety Officer (ISO) and Marine
Firefighter certifications within one year of appointmentIMPORTANT:
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
transcriptNote: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact
the AFCEC Reachback center at 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
considerationSpecial Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position
covered as secondary/administrative under the FERS special
retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C8401(14), 5
U.S.C8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]Position covered as
secondary/administrative under the CSRS special retirement
provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C8331(21), 5
U.S.C8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time
workYou must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in
each position held and the total number of hours per weekVOLUNTEER
WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and
social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge
and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceEducation
Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance
Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP
eligible click here To be well-qualified and exercise selection
priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be
rated well qualified or above for this positionYou must submit a
copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and
your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty
locationEmployed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in
receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal
Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of
AnnuitantsClick here for more information120-Day Register: This
announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to
fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing dateApplicants
may be referred for consideration as vacancies occurMilitary Spouse
Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best
qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for
which they appliedYou must include a completed copy of the D
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