Supervisory Firefighter

Air Education and Training Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Station Chief responsible for oversight and direction of the day-to-day operations of a fire station with two or more firefighting crews, including a Crew Chief and assigned crew. The crews drive and operate complex firefighting vehicles, fight structural fires, perform rescue operations, and help reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

The Station Chief oversees station operations for an assigned shift and directs the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks. The position supervises structural firefighting at a variety of facilities, which may include research or large industrial complexes, as well as HAZMAT containment and control and/or Basic Life Support duties. It also oversees personnel rescue, immediate first aid, and preparation of victims for transport to a medical facility, along with maintenance of firefighting equipment and station facilities.

The employee must follow health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and work in a manner that enhances workplace safety. The role requires a 144-hour biweekly schedule that includes weekends and holidays, may be subject to recall, and may require work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center. The employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program, use management-provided safety equipment and clothing, drive a motor vehicle, and work under adverse environmental conditions. The position is subject to respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs, random drug testing, and may be designated mission essential and key. A valid driver’s license is required; current National Registry EMT-B certification may be required as determined locally.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent, including qualifying experience in firefighting, rescue operations, fire hazard detection or mitigation, fire communications, HAZMAT incident control, or fire protection training.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-08 is required for GS-09.
• Required certifications: Fire Officer II (including Fire Officer I), Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander (including HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations), and Firefighter II (including Firefighter I). Certification copies or a current certification transcript must be provided with the application.
• An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Knowledge of complex firefighting vehicle operation, hydraulics, firefighting equipment and procedures, emergency first aid, safety requirements, HAZMAT response, and basic building design, construction, and occupancy.
• Skill in detecting fire hazards and operating communications equipment.
• Ability to maintain working relations, communicate orally and in writing, provide supervision and leadership, and integrate crew actions during emergencies.
• Must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• Must work a 144-hour biweekly schedule that includes weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall.
• Subject to random drug testing and required to work under adverse environmental conditions; position falls under respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
• May be required to work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center and may be required to maintain current National Registry EMT-B certification, as determined locally.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day fire station operations for an assigned shift.
• Direct the operation of firefighting vehicles, including pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks.
• Supervise structural firefighting duties at a variety of facilities, potentially including research and large industrial complexes.
• Supervise HAZMAT containment and control duties and/or Basic Life Support duties.
• Supervise rescue of personnel and immediate first aid to prevent further injury and prepare victims for transport to a medical facility.
• Supervise maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and enhance the safety of the work environment.
• Integrate and lead the actions of firefighting crews under emergency conditions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS costs will be paid when authorized, in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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