About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a Supervisory Firefighter in the Fire and Emergency Services department of NAS SIGONELLA.
QualificationsYour 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) Directing the operation of one or more firefighting vehicles and associated equipment of significant complexity to perform firefighting and rescue operations; 2) Applying firefighting techniques to manage fire hazards peculiar to structures with multiple stories or basements, vehicles, large stores or warehouses and hazardous materials; 3) Reviewing the design, construction, occupancy of buildings and installed fire suppression systems to conduct fire suppression pre-plans and emergency actions plans; 4) Employing hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, identification and decontamination procedures; and 5) Controlling and extinguishing fires and conducting rescue operations in structural fire, hazardous material, confined space response, motor vehicle collision and other emergencies. NOTE: This information has to be presented within your resume to be considered for this position. 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/ ***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Fire Officer I, II; Fire Instructor I; Fire Inspector I; Airport Firefighter; HAZMAT Incident Commander. Also must possess a valid, current license as an Emergency Medical Technician listed in a State or the National Registry (NREMT) to at least Basic Life Support level (EMT-B). These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. Copies of certifications MUST be submitted at the time of application to verify eligibility. *** 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.
Major DutiesYou will detect the presence of potentially hazardous materials to maintain containment and control.You will collaborate with fire prevention or safety engineers in studying fire prevention problems.You will identify performance, progress, disciplinary, and training needs of crew members.You will lead a crew in routine maintenance of fire equipment and specialized tools used on assigned apparatus.You will respond to medical emergencies (e.g., sudden illness, accidental injuries, childbirth) to provide immediate medical attention and treatment.