Supervisory Firefighter (Basic Life Support)

Firefighter Assistant / Station Chief

Summary About the Position : Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong, CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center. Employees work Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700 hrs. Youth Facilities and childcare available. Surrounding area boasts a full range of outdoor sports / recreation activities.

Responsibilities : Serve as Assistant / Station Chief and shift supervisor in immediate charge of fire fighting and fire prevention on an assigned shift either in the presence of the Fire Chief or on shifts when the Fire Chief is not present. Incumbent answers all emergency calls and assumes complete charge of all emergency operations by establishing an Incident Command System. Engage in specialized fire program missions such as hazardous materials containment and control. Responsible for the entire fire protection and prevention program in the absence of the Fire Chief. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Carry out the training program by giving instructions and tests on fire protection and fire-fighting methods and techniques. Emergency Medical Technician Duties to respond on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening.

Requirements : Conditions of Employment : Qualifications 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. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy. 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. The work situations is characterized by complex and highly hazardous firefighting and EMS Operations. Hazards of the job include (1) the possibility of burns and other effects of but, smoke inhalation, falling materials, explosion; (2) exposure to toxic materials, (3) dealing with victims of fire in varying stages of fright and panic; (4) operating or riding emergency fire vehicles under adverse conditions in congested areas. 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. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Who 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. Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Leading firefighting operations during structural, wildland, and aircraft fire emergencies to protect life, property, and mission-critical assets; 2) Directing fire protection inspections to ensure compliance with DoD, NFPA, and other fire safety regulations; and 3) Overseeing daily operations of subordinate firefighters during emergency responses, training drills, and readiness activities in accordance with fire service protocols. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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. Selective Placement Factor : This position has selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Maximum Entry Age (MEA) : The MEA for Firefighters is 37. Applicants not appointed by the last day of the month in which that individual reaches their 37th birthday shall not be appointed or assigned to these positions. Maximum Re-entry Age : An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he / she is able to complete 20 years of covered service by his / her mandatory retirement age. The maximum re-entry age for the individual is calculated by determining the total amount of time he / she has served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57, if a firefighter. The employee's current age is compared to the calculated maximum re-entry age to determine if he / she can be rehired into the covered position. Waivers to Maximum Entry Age : MEA may be waived, but only under specific circumstances and only if approved by the authorized entity : Waivers to MEA for firefighters must be approved by local Command. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess Airport Firefighter, Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Incident Commander certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable. DoD and NREMT Certificate when applicable Certificates : You MUST submit a copy of the following : Airport Firefighter, Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Incident Commander certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable. If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. NOTE : Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, you may opt to provide your DoD Fire & Emergency Services Certification Program transcript of your one / two page individual report. Rather than submitting your EMT Certification Card, you may print proof of current registration with NREMT from their website (https : / / www.nremt.org / verify-credentials) Education Additional Information 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. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Safety and Occupational Health Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment or Retention Incentives MAY be authorized.