Supervisory Firefighter

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Firefighter

Description

Serve as a Supervisory Firefighter responsible for assessing junior firefighter performance, leading a crew of three or more firefighters, and conducting firefighting and rescue operations. You will administer CPR/AED, assess the potential harm of hazardous materials to people and the environment, and operate firefighting vehicles/equipment. This is a mission essential role requiring readiness for unusual tours and possible mandatory overtime or recall.

Responsibilities

• Assess junior firefighter or employee performance against performance objectives

• Provide CPR and administer an AED during medical emergencies

• Identify and evaluate potential harm from hazardous materials

• Lead a crew of three or more firefighters staffing pumper, aerial ladder truck, or rescue vehicle during firefighting and rescue operations

Requirements

• US citizenship; suitable for federal employment

• Pre-appointment physical examination; pre-employment drug test and random testing

• Maintain a valid US driver’s license and obtain/maintain required interim/final security clearance

• Meet DoD certification requirements

• At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-08, including fire hazard detection/corrective actions, operation of firefighting vehicles/equipment, first aid/HAZMAT emergency assistance, fire propagation theory application, and leading a crew

• Required certifications: Firefighter I & II; Fire Officer I & II; Fire Inspector I; Fire Instructor I; Airport Firefighter; HAZMAT Awareness/Operations/Technician; HAZMAT Incident Command; Driver Operator Pumper; EMT-B (BLS)

• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting/moving heavy equipment, wearing protective gear, climbing/work at heights)

• Uncommon tour schedule including nights, weekends, holidays; potential mandatory overtime and recall

Benefits

Federal government comprehensive benefits package (eligibility depends on position and schedule).