Supervisory Firefighter

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Bangor, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Firefighter serves in the Public Safety Division at NAVBASE Kitsap in Silverdale, Washington. The position supervises a crew of three or more firefighters, performs administrative supervisory functions such as timekeeping and planning work schedules, and directs the crew in operating firefighting vehicles and equipment. The role also includes structural firefighting duties.

The employee works a 72-hour week on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays, and is subject to mandatory overtime and recall. The position involves working under adverse environmental conditions, participating on Hazardous Materials teams, and meeting respiratory protection and hearing conservation program requirements. It is designated Mission Essential and may require travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites.

The position requires DoD firefighter and related certifications, Washington State EMT-B certification, and Marine Firefighter certification within one year. Candidates must meet federal employment, age, physical examination, drug testing, and security clearance requirements. The job has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level, demonstrating experience detecting fire hazards and determining corrective action; operating firefighting vehicles and equipment using principles of hydraulics and firefighting techniques; providing emergency assistance such as first aid and HAZMAT response; applying fire propagation and progression theory to reduce hazards or combat fires; and leading a firefighter crew.
• DoD certifications: Firefighter I and II; Fire Officer I and II; Fire Inspector I; Fire Instructor I; Airport Firefighter as required; HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, Technician, and Incident Command under NFPA standards adopted by DoD; and Driver Operator Pumper.
• Washington State Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification.
• Obtain Marine Firefighter certification within one year.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, if applicable, and DoD certification requirements.
• Must not have reached the 37th birthday by the appointment date, subject to exceptions and waivers.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test, and be subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must work a 72-hour week on a 24-hours-on, 24-hours-off basis, including weekends and holidays; subject to mandatory overtime and recall.
• Must work under adverse environmental conditions and comply with respiratory protection and hearing conservation program requirements.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew of three or more firefighters.
• Perform administrative supervisory functions, including timekeeping of assigned personnel.
• Plan work schedules to meet requirements established by higher levels of supervision.
• Direct firefighting crew in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Perform structural firefighting duties.
• Participate on Hazardous Materials teams.
• Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized, subject to funding availability and policy.

What This Job Offers

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