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 (Primary/Rigorous)
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) expertise in proving fire suppression; (2) experience responding as a hazardous materials technician to incidents such as material releases, spills and weapons of mass destruction and (3) experience serving as a member of a first response team to non-fire related emergencies such as accidents and medical emergencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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 II Fire Inspector I Fire Instructor I Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Incident Commander Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification at the Basic or higher level issued by the State of New Jersey or National Registry. (You MUST submit a copy of your certification.) Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 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 DutiesServe as Lead Firefighter directing the work of one or more firefighting crews engaged in firefighting activities and hazardous material emergency responses.Assist in the cleanup and disposal of unburied, spilled or damaged hazardous materials and chemicals.Conducts training for shift in ladder deployment, hose handling, and vehicle operation and emergency service subjects using resource material from recognized sources of reference.Directs on-the-job training for subordinates in areas such as pre-fire planning, fire inspections, vehicle and equipment inspections and minor repair.Assumes immediate initial control of fire and emergency scenes until arrival of more senior fire officers.Assign work tasks involving structural and/or wildland firefighting, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials emergency responses and standbys for hazardous operations.Plans work schedules, for assigned crew, with sequence to operation to provide equitable work distribution amongst crews on duty.Sets immediate and short-term objectives and goals for the shift based on given priorities.