Supervisory Firefighter-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command is seeking a full-time Supervisory Firefighter (GS-0081-09) to serve as a Station Chief with oversight of a fire station and multiple firefighting crews. The role involves directing daily operations, coordinating firefighting vehicles, and ensuring readiness for airfield and structural fires as well as crash/rescue operations.

The ideal candidate has specialized experience at the GS-08 level, knowledge of fire protection, and strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-08 level or equivalent within 120 days of closing.
• Experience in controlling or extinguishing fires, rescue operations, and reducing fire hazards.
• Experience operating fire communications equipment and handling hazardous materials incidents.
• Experience developing or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a fire station with two or more firefighting crews.
• Direct fire suppression, rescue, and crash/rescue operations and coordinate vehicle use.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and fire protection protocols.

Skills

Firefighting vehicle operation

HAZMAT procedures

Emergency first aid knowledge

Hazard detection and mitigation

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration and leadership

Tools

Fire communications equipment

Fire extinguishing equipment

Job description

The primary purpose of this position, Supervisor Firefighter, GS-0081-09 is to serve as a Station Chief responsible for oversight and direction of operations of a fire station with two or more firefighting crews who drive and operate vehicles of significant complexity, fight airfield and structural fires, perform crash/rescue operations.

Ideal candidate

Looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Firefighter (GS-0081-09) to 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

The applicant must have one year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, one year of the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08), pay band or equivalent.

• controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
• rescue operations;
• detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards;
• operation of fire communications equipment;
• controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or
• developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc.; and of basic and specialized firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; and HAZMAT emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification.
3. Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.
4. Skill in detecting and recognizing fire hazards (potential and immediate); and skill to operate communications equipment.
5. Ability to maintain good working relations; communicate orally and in writing; and lift and carry heavy loads.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE

Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a Firefighter. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian firefighting position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 3307 provisions OR qualified veteran preference eligible covered by title 5 U.S.C. 3307.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer