Supervisory Firefighter

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Everett, WA

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About The Position

The Supervisory Firefighter serves with Commander Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy, at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The position leads a crew of three or more firefighters assigned to a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or rescue vehicle during firefighting and rescue operations. The employee assesses junior firefighters’ or employees’ performance, administers CPR and AED, and evaluates potential hazards from hazardous materials to people and the environment.

The role requires specialized experience equivalent to at least one year at the GS-08 level, including identifying fire hazards and corrective actions, operating firefighting vehicles and equipment, providing emergency assistance, applying fire behavior principles, and leading firefighter crews. The position requires a 72-hour workweek on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off schedule, including weekends and holidays, and is subject to mandatory overtime and recall. It is mission essential and may involve nights, unusual duty hours, and overtime or night differential pay.

Required certifications include Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I and II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, Operations and Technician, HAZMAT Incident Command, Driver Operator Pumper, and National Registry EMT-Basic Life Support. Certifications must be awarded by DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard. Marine Firefighter certification must be completed within one year. The work involves strenuous physical activity and exposure to fire, hazardous materials, heat, smoke, noise, adverse weather, and other emergency-scene hazards.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and complete E-Verify employment verification if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must meet Department of Defense certification requirements.
• Firefighter candidates must be under age 37 on the date of appointment, subject to applicable exceptions or waivers.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; random testing applies.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Must work a 72-hour week on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays, and be subject to mandatory overtime and recall.
• Must possess Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications.
• Must possess Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II certifications.
• Must possess Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, and Airport Firefighter certifications.
• Must possess HAZMAT Awareness, Operations and Technician, and HAZMAT Incident Command certifications under applicable NFPA standards adopted by DoD.
• Must possess Driver Operator Pumper certification and National Registry EMT-Basic Life Support certification.
• Required certifications must be awarded by DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard; applicants must provide certification or transcript documentation.
• Must complete Marine Firefighter certification within one year.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 level, demonstrating experience in fire hazard detection and correction, firefighting vehicle and equipment operation, emergency assistance, fire behavior, and crew leadership.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects and incapacitated persons, wear 50–60-pound protective ensembles, climb ladders, and work at heights; above-average agility and dexterity are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess junior firefighter or employee work performance to determine whether performance objectives are being met.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED) to patients.
• Determine potential harm from hazardous materials to people and the environment.
• Lead a crew of three or more firefighters assigned to a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or rescue vehicle during firefighting and rescue operations.
• Detect potential and immediate fire hazards and determine corrective action.
• Operate firefighting vehicles and equipment in accordance with hydraulic principles and firefighting techniques.
• Provide emergency assistance, including first aid and HAZMAT response, in accordance with safety standards and regulations.
• Apply fire propagation and progression theory to reduce fire hazards and combat fires.
• Direct drills and assign work to firefighter crews.
• Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Pay retention may be authorized under applicable policy.
• Recruitment incentives or relocation expense reimbursement may be available for other similar positions, depending on funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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