Supervisory Firefighter (Basic Life Support / Hazardous Materials Technician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Firefighter (Basic Life Support / Hazardous Materials Technician)
• Primary focus: Battalion-level supervision and on-shift firefighting/crash rescue with HAZMAT response leadership
• Work setting: Installation firefighting operations on rotating shifts

Description

Serves as a Battalion Chief providing basic supervision and ensuring quality structural and small aircraft firefighting/crash rescue capability on assigned shifts. Oversees fire control and extinguishing, rescue of people endangered by fire, and hazard reduction across airfield, structural firefighting, and crash rescue operations, with supervisory responsibility for HAZ-MAT Response Team activities. Coordinates shift work with other organizational elements and provides on-the-spot emergency response to accidents and life-threatening situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and non-supervisory station personnel supervision on assigned shifts
• Oversee control and extinguishing of fires and conduct rescue operations
• Reduce or eliminate fire hazards related to airfield operations, structural firefighting, and crash rescue
• Supervise subordinates during actual firefighting activities, including HAZ-MAT Response Team operations
• Coordinate shift operations with other organizational representatives; communicate significant issues to the Assistant Chief
• Oversee attendance and leave approvals and manage vacation/sick leave schedules
• Respond on-site to accidents and emergencies involving injury and illness

Requirements

• 1 year of specialized experience in a supervisory capacity involving structural firefighting and/or small aircraft/helicopter airfield rescue activities
• Experience leading and supervising a shift/crew, including planning daily work schedules, assigning tasks by priorities and employee capability, monitoring performance, and ensuring safety compliance
• Experience providing technical direction, safety briefings, counseling, structured on-the-job training, identifying training needs, conducting performance evaluations, and resolving routine employee concerns
• Required DoD/recognized certifications for the applicable grade (include copies with application)
• Background investigation and pre-employment suitability/fitness determination
• Completion of pre-employment and periodic medical examinations per DoDM 6055.06
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Drug Free Workplace Program compliance (pre-employment screening and random testing)
• Participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program
• Successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test
• Ability to wear prescribed uniform and personal protective equipment
• Ability to work rotating shifts (including evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate vehicles
• Mission Essential—report to work or remain as scheduled during emergencies/severe weather
• TDY/business travel requirement (~5% of the time)
• One-year probationary period requirement for supervisory duties (unless previously satisfied)

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package for employees and their families. Eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.