FIREFIGHTER Jobs

Firefighter

Duties

• You will perform management and administrative duties needed to accomplish goals and objectives of Fire and Emergency Services.
• You will implement and evaluate policies and procedures; direct and control maintenance records, reports and statistical data.
• You will prepare pre-fire plans, emergency response plans and disaster preparedness plans and establish procedures to ensure they can be performed during all types of incidents.
• You will direct emergency response services; ensure resources are deployed to prevent/minimize property damage; ensure essential services are not disrupted and ensure preservation of natural resources.
• You will establish performance standards, reviews performance and prepares performance ratings.
• You will develop and execute annual budget; present report of organizational functions, requirements and objectives; present briefing of emergency responses and actions.
• You will plan and implement a fire protection, fire prevention HAZMAT/CBRN-E and a fire suppression/emergency medical transport response program
• You will provide a wide variety of services and technical support that relate to fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medica services, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials and enhancement of ecosystems protection.
• You will analyze local conditions and fire prevention or protection programs to verify a fire department meets operational conditions and assess a hazardous materials response program to verify capabilities align with program requirements.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://-
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• The incumbent is subject to recall for duty 24 hours a day via electronic pager or telephone, unless prior arrangements are made.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Emergency Vehicle Operators License within 90 days of employment and maintain such.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and annually thereafter, a medical employment physical.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR .
• Must possess current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and/or State reciprocal to Virginias State Emergency Medical Technician Basic Current Health Care Provider Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR Card)
• Must possess and maintain the following Firefighter certifications issued by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board: FIRE OFFICER IV, FIRE INSPECTOR II and FIRE INSTRUCTOR II.
• The incumbent must obtain Strike Team/Task Force Leader withing 24 months of appointment.