Supervisory Firefighter (Structural)

Veterans Health Administration; 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

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Supervisory Structural Firefighter serves as a first-line supervisor within the Battle Creek VA Medical Center Fire Service and is responsible for managing fire prevention, fire protection, life safety, emergency preparedness, and firefighter personnel operations. The position combines supervisory responsibilities with technical oversight of the facility's fire and life safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to: The Supervisory Structural Firefighter provides direct supervision to three 0081-09 Firefighter (Paramedics), one 0081-08 Fire Inspector, and two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Incumbent operates as the Fire Officer in Charge (OIC) of day-to-day operations which encompasses direct oversight and supervision to three fire engine personnel and four emergency medical service (EMS) staff.

Incumbent works a variable 48 hours on, followed by 48-72 hours off which averages to 144 hours per pay period to accomplish the goals and mission of the BCVAMC. The incumbent will occasionally work voluntary/mandated overtime for staffing purposes. This individual will provide technical support upon request to medical center supervisors in aspects of fire protection and prevention activities at the medical center.

This position requires the incumbent to be available for recall/call-back (24-hours a day, seven days a week) unless on leave or business travel, for various emergency situations.

These situations would include but are not limited to the following: Fire related emergencies, natural disasters, hazardous materials and decontamination operations, pandemic incidents, environmental emergencies, acts of terrorism, activation of the BCVAMC Incident Command Center (ICC), and any other situation or incident that the Medical Center Director, Associate Director, Chief, Fire deems necessary.

Work Schedule: 48 hours on and 48 to 72 hours off Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).

If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $67970 – $88356/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.