Supervisory Firefighter

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Pearl Harbor, HI

About The Position

The Supervisory Firefighter serves with Commander Navy Region Hawaii. The role supports management policies and objectives; develops and maintains fire prevention inspection schedules and facility files; and conducts fire protection, prevention education, and training. The incumbent addresses employee suggestions, complaints, grievances, and other daily administrative matters. Firefighting duties include combating fires aboard large ships, including destroyers, cargo ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level, including detecting fire hazards and determining corrective action; operating firefighting vehicles and equipment; providing basic life support emergency medical care; applying fire behavior theory to prevent or combat fires; and leading a firefighter crew. Required certifications include Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Hazmat Incident Commander, Airport Firefighter, Incident Safety Officer, and NREMT EMT certification at the EMT level or higher. The required certifications must be awarded by DoD, IFSAC, or Pro Board where applicable. The incumbent must complete a pre-appointment physical examination and drug test, obtain and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and required security clearance, and wear personal protective equipment throughout the work shift. The position has an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in direct deposit and, for new Department of the Navy employees, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must meet Department of Defense certification requirements.
Must not have reached their 37th birthday by the appointment date, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; subject to random drug testing.
Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band, demonstrating the listed firefighting, emergency medical, fire hazard assessment, and crew leadership experience.
Must possess Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Hazmat Incident Commander, Airport Firefighter, and Incident Safety Officer certifications, awarded by DoD, IFSAC, or Pro Board, and NREMT EMT-level certification or higher. Verification must be provided with the application.

Responsibilities

Promote understanding of and support for management's policies and objectives.
Develop and maintain fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities files for assigned facilities.
Conduct fire protection and prevention education and training as required.
Address employee suggestions, complaints, grievances, and other day-to-day administrative matters.
Combat fires aboard large ships, including destroyers, cargo ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers.
Detect potential and immediate fire hazards and determine corrective action.
Operate firefighting vehicles and equipment in accordance with hydraulics principles and firefighting techniques.
Provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level in accordance with safety standards and regulations.
Apply fire propagation and progression theory to reduce hazards and/or combat fires.
Lead a crew of firefighters, including directing drills and assigning work.