Supervisory Firefighter

Air Force Global Strike Command•Ellsworth AFB, SD

About The Position

The Supervisory Firefighter serves as a Station Chief, overseeing and directing the day-to-day operations of a fire station with two or more firefighting crews, including a Crew Chief and assigned crew. The crews operate complex firefighting vehicles and respond to airfield and structural fires. The position supervises crash-rescue operations at airfields handling complex aircraft; structural firefighting at a range of facilities, potentially including research or large industrial complexes; HAZMAT containment and control; and Basic Life Support duties. The Station Chief also oversees rescue and immediate first aid, equipment and facility maintenance, and assigned-shift station operations. The employee works a 72-hour week on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays, and may be subject to recall. Work can involve adverse environmental conditions and participation in respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs. The role requires driving a motor vehicle and may require work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent, involving one or more relevant areas such as firefighting, rescue operations, fire hazard detection or reduction, fire communications equipment, HAZMAT incidents, or fire protection training.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the federal time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-08 for the GS-09 level, when applicable.
DoD Firefighter Certification System certifications: Fire Officer II (including Fire Officer I), Fire Instructor I, Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), and HAZMAT Incident Commander (including HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations).
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification.
Must list current firefighter-related licenses and certifications and provide certification documentation with the application.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must have an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
Must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth; lift and carry heavy loads; communicate orally and in writing; operate complex firefighting vehicles; and supervise and lead crews.
Must work a 72-hour week on a 24-hour-on, 24-hour-off basis, including weekends and holidays; may be subject to recall.
Subject to random drug testing; this is a Testing Designated Position.
Must work under adverse environmental conditions and participate in respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
May be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
For initial appointments to primary and rigorous firefighter positions, applicants generally must not have reached their 37th birthday by appointment, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or qualifications in organized firefighting, rescue, fire hazard detection, fire communications, HAZMAT response, or fire protection training, as applicable to the specialized experience examples.
Student ID and current certification transcript from the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program, if available.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of 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.
Supervise structural firefighting 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 operations and immediate first aid to limit further injury and prepare victims for transport to a medical facility.
Supervise maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
Provide supervision and leadership and integrate crew actions under emergency conditions.
Operate firefighting and communications equipment and drive a motor vehicle as required.