Supervisory Firefighter

U.S. Marine Corps • Cherry Point, NC

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About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies for a Supervisory Firefighter; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. The position responds to fires, aircraft emergencies, rescue incidents, hazardous-material events, and medical emergencies, and provides supervision and training. It is a mission-essential position requiring rotating shifts and an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The employee must obtain and maintain specified firefighting, hazardous-material, inspection, instructor, and emergency medical certifications, as well as a valid Class A driver's license. The role may require travel, including to remote or isolated sites, and continuous use of personal protective equipment during the work shift. Overtime, night differential pay, or unusual duty hours may be required.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Participate in direct-deposit pay.
• Obtain and maintain a current valid Class A United States driver's license.
• Obtain and maintain a current North Carolina or National Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Obtain and maintain current Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander, Airport Firefighter, and Hazardous Material Technician certifications.
• Complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Work rotating shifts and an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential pay, and unusual duty hours may be required.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band, including serving as incident commander during fire suppression, aircraft emergencies, rescue operations, and emergency medical responses; performing hazardous-material response and technical rescue; maintaining apparatus and equipment readiness; training personnel; evaluating performance; and enforcing safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate conditions before issuing hazardous-operation permits for welding and cutting, open burning, and fuel-transfer operations.
• Respond to hazardous-material incidents and provide supervision as an integral member of the hazardous-material team at the hazardous-material technician level.
• Respond and provide supervision as a member of the high/low-angle rescue team and water rescue team.
• Respond to medical emergencies as an Emergency Medical Technician, assess patients, and provide basic life-support measures.
• Develop and instruct training classes and demonstrations for contractors, military personnel, and civilian personnel.
• Evaluate employees and program goals, and identify and provide for developmental and training needs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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