Supervisory Firefighter

Overview

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary)

Major Duties

Serve as a Battalion Chief located within the Fire and Emergency Services Division, Directorate of Emergency Services, Installation Management Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL.,Provide services which include the following: Structural fire protection, brush firefighting, aircraft rescue and firefighting operations, fire prevention services, hazardous material responses, basic life support (BLS), and CBRNE response.,Supervise and provide technical staff assistance to the operations of Fire and Emergency Services Division.,Command shift personnel in fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, training activities, fire prevention, and preplanning.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience Statement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) all the following: structural fire protection, wildland firefighting, aircraft rescue and firefighting operations, fire prevention services, hazardous material responses, emergency medical services, and CBRNE response. (2) Leading and providing technical staff assistance to the operations of the Fire and Emergency Services Division, including leading shift personnel in all aspects of daily operations. Selective Placement Factors: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following certificates certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M upon entry into this position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your certifications for verification.) Airport Firefighter Hazmat Incident Commander Fire Officer II Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector I (NOTE: An accredited First Responder Inspector certification IAW Chapter 7 of NFPA Standard 1030, 2024 Edition is acceptable for this requirement). National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, or state EMT license from a state with National Registry reciprocity.