Lead Firefighter (Basic Life S

Built for the Badge; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta, Maine is seeking a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support) for a full-time role. The position requires compliance with VA and federal standards and the ability to manage emergency response tasks effectively within a public service setting.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and provide SF-50 documentation as specified. The job offers a salary in the range of $62,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job description

Fire# Lead Firefighter (Basic Life SDepartment of Veterans AffairsAugusta, Maine, MEFull-Time$62k – $80kCloses in 7 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-8. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Selective Placement Factors: The applicant must possess the following accredited certifications in National Pro Board or InternatiRequirementsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-8. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an addi