About this role
Job SummaryThis 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)
QualificationsWho 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: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) organizing training activities with other offices/staff, surrounding communities and/or military installations; (2) composing reports, providing statistical and graphic analysis, and maintains training information in an automated data processing system; (3) developing that include containment, control, and mitigation of a hazardous substance; and (4) assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Selective Placement Factors: This position requires you to possess and maintain all of the following Department of Defense, International Fire Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) equivalent certifications: (Please note: All certifications must be uploaded at time of application): Fire Officer III Fire Instructor III Fire Inspector I and II Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by the State of Alabama or National Registry. (You MUST submit a copy of your certification.) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Major DutiesServes as the Assistant Fire Chief for Training Programs with primary responsibility for developing Fire, Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Medical Services, Wild Land Firefighting.Responsible for Physical Fitness and Wellness, Safety, CPR Certification, and Employee Development Training programs.Develop and manage plans, programs and train division personnel and installation population in appropriate techniques and methods.Analyze information from incidents, drills and training exercises to refine, expand and stress areas of emphasis.Instruct department personnel in all phases of fire protection, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention, emergency medical, and disaster preparedness techniques.Assure all personnel are certified to require DOD Fire and Emergency Services and required local EMS levels of training and certification and ensure certification is maintained.Serve as division safety officer responsible for compliance with all known safety guidance.Utilize hazard and risk assessment techniques to form an incident analysis by surveying the area, materials, containers, weather, research sources, and monitoring equipment.Provide employees with corrective measures for improving work performance.Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide for and/or arrange for needed development and training.