Supervisory Firefighter

Air Force Materiel Command • Tinker AFB, OK

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About The Position

The Supervisory Firefighter, GS-0081-09, serves as a Station Chief and oversees operations at a fire station with two or more firefighting crews. The position directs crews that operate complex firefighting vehicles, fight airfield and structural fires, and conduct crash and rescue operations.

The employee oversees day-to-day station operations for an assigned shift; supervises firefighting, crash-rescue, hazardous materials response, and basic life support activities; and directs emergency rescue and first aid. The role is mission-essential and requires work under adverse environmental conditions, participation in a mandatory physical fitness program, and compliance with safety, respiratory-protection, hearing-conservation, and drug-testing requirements. The employee works a 72-hour week on a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays and may be subject to recall.

The position requires DoD Firefighter Certification System certifications as Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Airport Firefighter, and HAZMAT Incident Commander. A current National Registry Emergency Medical Responder certification may also be required, as determined locally. The position is covered under secondary special retirement provisions for federal firefighters.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent, or qualifying experience to be completed within 120 days of the announcement closing date. Specialized experience includes one or more of the following: firefighting in an organized department or brigade; rescue operations; fire-hazard detection, reduction, or elimination; operation of fire communications equipment; hazardous materials incident control; or developing, implementing, or providing fire-protection and prevention training.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at the GS-08 level for GS-09.
• Knowledge of operating complex firefighting vehicles; hydraulics as they relate to water flow, pressure, levels, and line losses; and firefighting equipment, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency first aid, applicable safety requirements, and HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification.
• Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy, and aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, cabin layouts, and related release, ejection-seat, or oxygen-system mechanisms.
• Skill in detecting and recognizing potential and immediate fire hazards and operating communications equipment.
• Ability to supervise and lead crews and integrate their actions under emergency conditions.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, where applicable.
• Must be able to obtain and/or maintain the Secret security clearance required for the position.
• Must possess an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and perform strenuous activities, including lifting heavy firefighting equipment, climbing standard and aerial ladders, and lifting and carrying people and equipment.
• Must be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Fire Officer II (including Fire Officer I), Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), and HAZMAT Incident Commander (including HAZMAT Awareness and Operations).
• May be required to maintain current National Registry Emergency Medical Responder certification, as determined locally.
• Must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if required for the Air Force Testing Designated Position.
• Must work a 72-hour week on a rotating 48-hours-on/72-hours-off and 48-hours-on/48-hours-off schedule, including weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall.
• Must work under adverse environmental conditions and participate in the respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
• Must use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for an assigned shift.
• Direct the operation of firefighting vehicles, including pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks.
• Supervise crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft, including fighters, bombers, cargo aircraft, and passenger aircraft.
• Supervise structural firefighting duties at a variety of facilities, potentially including research or large industrial complexes.
• Supervise hazardous materials containment and control duties and basic life support duties.
• Supervise the rescue of personnel and provide immediate first aid to help prevent further injury and prepare victims for transport to a medical facility.
• Provide supervision and leadership and integrate the actions of firefighting crews under emergency conditions.
• Supervise and participate in a mandatory physical fitness program.
• Use required safety equipment and clothing, and drive a motor vehicle as required.

Benefits

• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families.
• Secondary coverage under special federal firefighter retirement provisions applies.

What This Job Offers

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