SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER in the Commander Navy Installations Command, Department of Navy ofNAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND.

Duties

• •You will assess junior firefighter or employee work performance to determine if performance objectives are being met.
• •You will administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillation (AED) for a patient.
• •You will determine the potential harm of hazardous material to people and the environment.
• •You will lead a crew of three or more firefighters assigned to staff a pumper, aerial ladder truck, or rescue vehicle in firefighting and rescue operations.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Detecting fire hazards (potential and immediate) and determining corrective action; 2) Operating firefighting vehicles and equipment in accordance with principles of hydraulics and firefighting techniques; 3) Providing emergency assistance (first aid, HAZMAT, etc.) in accordance with safety standards and regulations; 4) Applying the theory of fire propagation and progression to reduce fire hazards and/or combat fires; 5) Leading a crew of firefighters (i.e. directing drills, assigning work, etc.) (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information (Continued): "Temporary promotions made under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition," in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(c)(i). Internal only to UICs: 68436, 00620, 68967, and 68742. The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24 hour on, 24 hour off basis, which includes weekends and holidays. Subject to mandatory overtime and recall. This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585. This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I & Firefighter II FireOfficer I & Fire Officer II Fire Inspector I Fire Instructor I Airport Firefighter HAZMAT Awareness, Operations and Technician HAZMAT Incident Command (under NFPA standards adopted by DOD) Driver Operator Pumper possess National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached a copy of your transcript or certifications, you will be rated ineligible. Employee shall complete Marine Firefighter certification within one year. Per CNICINST 12550.1A, para 3(h) HPR/MPR may be authorized for recruitment actions. Per DoDI 1400.25-V536, March 25, 2020, Pay Retention may be authorized per the CNRNW List of Stressed Civilian Occupational Series Listing. Physical Demands Ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers, equipment, and incapacitated persons. Must be able to wear protective clothing, such as firefighter ensembles weighing 50 - 60 pounds. Climbs ladders and works at various heights. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. Work Environment Employee is exposed to out-of-control fires, HAZMAT spills, or possible explosions. May suffer from burns, dehydration, and other effects of heat; smoke inhalation, heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions. Subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities,exposure to HAZMAT and high noise levels. Must deal with victims in emergency situations that may be in varying stages of fright, panic, injury, and shock. There may be hazards while operating or riding fire trucks at high speeds under adverse conditions. The employee works outside in all types of weather conditions. Ability to move charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other equipment. Must be able to wear protective clothing, such as firefighter ensembles weighing 50 - 60 pounds. Climbs ladders and works at various heights.