Supervisory Firefighter
Summary
Supervises firefighting operations, hazardous-material response, and emergency medical services at a U.S. Army arsenal, and trains staff and local departments on fire safety and protocols.
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. 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)
Direct fire-fighting operations until the arrival of the Fire Chief by getting properly manned equipment to the scene, spotting equipment and assuring proper hook-up and operation.
Supervise drills and participates in conducting training courses/lectures to arsenal employees, volunteer fire departments, and the general public on fire prevention, hazardous materials, fire protection, ambulance services, etc.
Respond to hazardous materials incidents and ensures special, safe and proper procedures are used.
Direct Emergency Medical Service ambulance response.
Assign work to meet schedules and deadlines for regular and peak loads and priorities; makes changes in organization of work to improve workflow and increase productivity.
Recommend disciplinary action and receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved.
Serve as cardholder for the Government Card Program to purchase organization supplies and services according to established contracting procedures.