Supervisory Firefighter

Summary

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: Serve as the Supervisory Firefighter, GS-0081-11, directing the work of firefighting crews engaged in various activities located in Boebligen, Germany in the Stuttgart region.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Responsible for management and oversight of the Emergency Operations Branch.
• Direct the work of firefighting crews engaged in various activities to include, but not limited to, fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous material response.
• Serve as the Assistant/Deputy Fire Chief.
• Direct operational activities for multiple fire stations including care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Discuss fire hazards and deficiencies with responsible installation officials.
• Recommend solutions and compliance measures for special situations.
• Issue permits for hot work and inspect sites for fire safety compliance measures.
• Participate in committees, working groups, and task forces with installation personnel.
• Assist the Fire Chief in coordinating with other installation organizations special projects or activities requiring multiple agency coordination.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, and/or obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent random periodic drug screening thereafter for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position is subject to Immunization screening to ensure initial and updated immunizations for the duration of employment.
• This position requires wearing protective clothing (e.g., uniform, mask, gloves).
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 75 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to work a 24-hour tour of duty, 60-hour workweek, requiring coordination and flexibility in planning training and operations.
• Duties of this position entail alternative duty schedules (e.g., extended shifts exceeding 12 hours; nights, weekends, or holidays; working overtime without notice in response to time-sensitive matters or surge situations).
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings