Supervisory Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazmat), Gs-0081-10

U.S. Coast Guard•Elizabeth City, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, Fire & Emergency Services Division, Facilities Engineering Department, at BASE Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The role serves as the Assistant Fire Chief of Operations for the assigned shift and supervises firefighting, rescue, emergency response, and fire-prevention work to protect personnel, property, and equipment. It is designated as a key position and essential personnel role supporting Base Elizabeth City operations, including during crises, war, or mobilization. It is also a secondary position under 5 CFR 842.80 and supervises firefighters and fire inspectors in rigorous positions. The position involves rotating and floating shifts and may require recall while off duty as emergency operations necessitate. Work may involve extreme heat, thick and potentially toxic smoke, heights, enclosed or smoke-filled spaces, protective clothing, breathing apparatus, and carrying heavy loads that may exceed 100 pounds. The incumbent must meet the physical requirements under NFPA 1582 and participate in a daily physical fitness program. Applicants must meet a maximum entry age requirement: they must not have reached age 37 by appointment, subject to the stated provisions for eligible prior federal service in covered firefighter or law-enforcement positions. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level, and there is no positive education requirement. The selectee must obtain or maintain a valid state driver's license and pass a pre-employment medical examination and drug test. The position requires a Public Trust background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required, including for first-time supervisors or managers.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the federal sector.
Experience leading or supervising fire and emergency services personnel, including assigning and reviewing work.
Experience planning, coordinating, conducting, or evaluating fire and emergency services training, including identifying training needs, scheduling training, and monitoring personnel qualifications and certifications.
Experience identifying operational deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and supporting compliance with departmental policies and safety requirements.
Experience performing administrative and coordination duties in a fire and emergency services organization, including preparing operational reports and maintaining records.
Must be a U.S. citizen and registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must meet the maximum entry age requirement: not have reached the 37th birthday by appointment, subject to the stated exception for qualifying prior federal service in covered positions.
Must meet physical requirements in accordance with NFPA 1582 and participate in a daily physical fitness program.
Must obtain or maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination, drug test, and background investigation for Public Trust clearance.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
Must provide the requested fire and emergency services certifications or certification transcript with the application, as applicable.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Must be available for rotating and floating shifts and subject to recall while off duty as emergency operations necessitate.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct assigned fire and emergency services personnel by planning, assigning, prioritizing, and evaluating work, and establishing and adjusting work schedules.
Develop employee performance plans and expectations; conduct performance evaluations; provide counseling and feedback; address employee concerns; and recommend recognition, corrective actions, and other personnel actions.
Serve as Incident Commander or designated operational supervisor during structural firefighting, aircraft rescue and firefighting, hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical responses, and rescue operations.
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate fire and emergency services training programs to maintain operational readiness and personnel proficiency.
Oversee daily fire department operations and administration to maintain the readiness of personnel, apparatus, equipment, facilities, and emergency response capabilities.
Communicate and coordinate with the Fire Chief, subordinate personnel, installation leadership, dispatch centers, mutual aid agencies, and other emergency response organizations.
Perform firefighting, rescue, emergency response, and fire-prevention duties to protect personnel, property, and equipment.