SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (TITLE 5)

JobSummary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T6307000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

LowGrade

9

HighGrade

9

PromotionPotential

None

OrganizationCodes

AF/AFNG

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• As a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (TITLE 5), GS-0081-9, you will serve as a Station Chief responsible for oversight and direction of the day-to-day operations of a fire station with two or more firefighting crews (including a Crew Chief and assigned crew) who drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, fight airfield and structural fires, perform crash and rescue operations, and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards. Provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for an assigned shift. Supervises two or more crews, each including a Crew Chief and three or more firefighters, at least one Driver-Operator, and one piece of motorized firefighting equipment in firefighting and crash-rescue operations. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates based on priorities and deadlines, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Coordinates with chiefs on other shifts and at other stations concerning matters of work accomplishment, training, priorities, and procedures. Identifies developmental and training needs of station personnel and makes arrangements to meet those needs. Writes/recommends airman and civilian performance standards, advises subordinates in advance of performance expectations, and evaluates performance. Prepares reports for the supervisor concerning fire runs, training, maintenance, inspections, or other topics. As the Station Chief, provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at a fire station for an assigned shift. Takes charge of all firefighting activities at the scene in the absence of the Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief. Performs pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems. Directs and/or demonstrates functional tests and inspections. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Requirements

IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Drug testing may be required. Selectee may be required to serve a supervisory probationary period. Maximum entry age is 37. For exceptions and reentry provisions, see DoDI 1400.25, Vol. 336. Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program. Must meet and maintain medical standards for Fire and Emergency Services personnel in accordance with OPM GS-0081 and DoD occupational medical requirements. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt. Overtime pay is determined in accordance with Fair Labor Standards Act provisions applicable to firefighters. Required to work a 24-hour shift schedule, which may include up to a 72-hour workweek (144-hour pay period). Tour of duty is subject to change pending higher-level approval. May be subject to recall. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate emergency vehicles as required. May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center, participate on HAZMAT teams, and operate aircraft arresting barrier equipment, as mission-required. Must possess and maintain required DoD Fire and Emergency Services certifications or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalents, as applicable to the position. Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be required to perform duties during emergencies or disaster declarations, not to exceed authorized limits. Position is covered under special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters under FERS or CSRS, as applicable. Coverage may be retroactive to the effective date of the personnel action. MUST HAVE CERTIFICATIONS FOR: Fire Officer II · HazMat Incident Commander.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability to Lead or Supervise Emergency Response Fire Prevention, Inspection, and Code Compliance Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12931644 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

WhatToExpectNext

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. The following certifications from the DoD Firefighter Certification System: Fire Officer II HazMat Incident Commander As an onboard employee, you MUST submit your most recent SF-50

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.abc.army.mil/

OtherInformation

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

mayra.rocha@us.af.mil

AgencyContactPhone

(309)633-5262

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• National security