Supervisory Firefighter.

About the role

Serves as Supervisory Firefighter responsible for the overall supervision of Fire Protection and Prevention Programs, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program, and the Hazardous Material Response (HazMat)/WMD Program.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of the training, administration, budget, and equipment procurement for Fire Protection and Prevention Programs, Emergency Medical Technician, and Hazardous Material Response (HazMat)/WMD Programs.
• Serves as technical advisor to management on all matters relating to fire protection and prevention, EMT, and HazMat/WMD issues and projects.
• Supervises the actual firefighting activities of the installations by implementing procedures, techniques, and methods of operation for rapid and effective response to fire calls.
• Aids the Fire Chief in maintaining continuing contacts with management and employees to "sell" the Prevention Program.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Medical examination: Required to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Drug-free workplace: Compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 certification: Required.
• Driver's license: Current, valid state and Government driver's license.
• Firefighters Agility Test: Required.
• Physical fitness training: Required.
• Specialized experience: Performing firefighting work that involves the use of firefighting and fire prevention techniques and methods such as performing search and rescue, operating hose lines and performing ventilation; scheduling and/or conducting inspections, tests, and preventive maintenance service on fire apparatus or firefighting equipment; assisting in a fire prevention program, emergency medical technician program or hazardous material response program.
• Selective placement factors: Possession and maintenance of all of the following Department of Defense, International Fire Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) equivalent certifications: Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, Hazardous Materials Incident Command, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification at the Basic or higher level issued by the State of Illinois or National Registry.
• Maximum entry age (MEA): 37.
• Maximum reentry age: Calculated by determining the total amount of time served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57 if a firefighter.
• Education: None required.
• Additional requirements: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: performing firefighting work that involves the use of firefighting and fire prevention techniques and methods such as performing search and rescue, operating hose lines and performing ventilation; scheduling and/or conducting inspections, test and or preventive maintenance service on fire apparatus or firefighting equipment and assisting in a fire prevention program, emergency medical technician program or hazardous material response program.

Benefits

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.