Senior Structural Firefighter & Fire Prevention Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Structural Firefighter at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center leads a team of firefighters, inspectors, and EMTs, ensuring fire prevention, protection, and life safety across the facility. The role requires recall readiness and oversight of daily operations as Fire Officer in Charge.

Salary is posted and reflective of federal pay scales; veterans' preference documentation is required as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.
• Veterans' Preference rules apply and documentation (DD214) is required for preference eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of three Firefighter (Paramedics), one Fire Inspector, and two EMTs.
• Serve as Fire Officer in Charge for day-to-day operations of fire engine and EMS staff.
• Provide technical support for fire protection and life safety programs at the medical center.

Skills

Supervisory capacity

Fire service supervision

Emergency response leadership

Job description

The Supervisory Structural Firefighter at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center leads a team of firefighters, inspectors, and EMTs, ensuring fire prevention, protection, and life safety across the facility. The role requires recall readiness and oversight of daily operations as Fire Officer in Charge.

Salary is posted and reflective of federal pay scales; veterans' preference documentation is required as part of the application process.