Supervisory Firefighter

Specialized Experience

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions.

• controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
• rescue operations;
• detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards;
• operating fire communications equipment;
• controlling hazardous materials incidents;
• developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE:

Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of firefighting and rescue operations.
• Knowledge of the operation of fire department communications equipment.
• Ability to operate and direct others in operating under stressful and dangerous conditions.
• Ability to formulate and effectively implement firefighting/emergency response plans and to direct personnel in such operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
• Ability to communicate effectivel y, both orally and in writing.

Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level.

Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes.

• Fire Officer III
• Fire Instructor II
• Fire Inspector II
• HAZMAT Incident Commander
• Airport Firefighter

Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902].

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.