Supervisory Firefighter

TACOM • Watervliet, NY

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The role is supervisory and designated Mission Essential and Emergency-Essential. The incumbent leads fire and emergency response operations, supervises firefighters, coordinates training, and supports emergency medical and hazardous-materials responses. The position is covered by special retirement provisions in certain circumstances, depending on the selectee’s firefighting work history, and may have a maximum entry age and mandatory retirement date.

The position requires rotating 48-hour shifts, with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Planned and unscheduled overtime is required. The employee may need to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies, provide mutual aid to local fire departments, wear a prescribed uniform and employer-provided personal protective equipment, and maintain required fitness, certifications, and medical qualifications. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience leading or directing personnel in firefighting activities, including search and rescue, hazardous-materials incidents, crash/rescue operations, and medical emergencies.
• Experience coordinating developmental and training needs of subordinate firefighters.
• Experience preparing detailed reports for higher authority, such as training, incident, and inspection reports.
• Current certifications through the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, IFSAC, or PRO-Board in Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, and HazMat Incident Commander.
• A State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification card with a future expiration date.
• Valid state driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions, required to operate vehicles.
• Maintain CPR and basic first aid certification and successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test.
• Meet DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program requirements and NFPA 1500 requirements, and participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Complete pre-employment and periodic medical examinations to demonstrate required physical health and fitness for duty.
• Undergo a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation; submit to pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Work rotating 48-hour shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations; work planned and unscheduled overtime; and report or remain at work during emergencies as required.
• Wear the prescribed uniform and employer-provided personal protective equipment while on duty.
• Lift up to 50 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct firefighting operations until the Fire Chief arrives, including getting properly manned equipment to the scene, spotting equipment, and ensuring proper hookup and operation.
• Supervise drills and participate in training courses and lectures for arsenal employees, volunteer fire departments, and the public on fire prevention, hazardous materials, fire protection, and ambulance services.
• Respond to hazardous-materials incidents and ensure special, safe, and proper procedures are followed.
• Direct Emergency Medical Service ambulance responses.
• Assign work to meet schedules, deadlines, workloads, and priorities; reorganize work to improve workflow and productivity.
• Recommend disciplinary action and receive formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved.
• Serve as a Government Card Program cardholder to purchase organizational supplies and services according to contracting procedures.
• Provide mutual aid support to local fire departments as required.
• Maintain required CPR and basic first aid certification, complete annual Job Performance Tests, participate in a cardiovascular fitness program, and meet applicable fire-service certification requirements.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed