- Position Title
- Supervisory Firefighter
- Agency
- United States Army Installation Management Command
- Announcement Number
- MCFU255695902755 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
Resume Length Pilot Acknowledgement
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The Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) states that resumes should be limited to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (NOTE: You may select either response A or B to acknowledge; this question serves only as a reminder of the notice on the JOA).
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?
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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 & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
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The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?
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This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement?
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This is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?
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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. Are you willing to serve a one year supervisory probation period?
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This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent. Are you willing to accept an obligated position?
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 5% of the time?
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This position is an Inclement Weather Essential position. Are you willing to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions?
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This position requires the incumbent to work 48-hours on duty and 48-hours off duty. Incumbent may be required to perform call duties; work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out of cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis. The work will require the incumbent to work evenings/nights; rotating shifts, extended hours or other schedules common to operations. Are you willing and able to the meet the above work requirements?
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Incumbent must participate in and maintain certification in the following training classes: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Hazardous Materials Incident Command, and Airport Firefighter. Are you willing and able to maintain the required certifications? (Note: You must attach a copy of the certifications for verification).
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Incumbent must obtain and maintain certification as a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (First Responder). Are you willing and able to maintain the required certifications? (Note: You must attach a copy of the certifications for verification).
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Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Firefighter position with Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Supervisory Firefighter at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Ensure Fire and Emergency Services (FES) personnel are assigned to fire apparatus riding positions based on their individual training credentials and certifications in accordance with Department of the Defense (DOD) Instructions and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.
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Conduct recall of fire and emergency services personnel when staffing falls below established levels to ensure emergency services delivery can be accomplished in accordance with agency Standards of Cover and emergency services deployment model.
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Ensure fire apparatus service and equipment maintenance records are posted and properly recorded in the department electronic management system (Emergency Reporting) data files.
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Examine situations where equipment is determined to be missing, damaged or otherwise unserviceable.
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Determine the cause of damage to tools and equipment.
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Conduct multiple company aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) and all-hazard response training evolutions to maintain proficiency of fire companies in accordance with Department of the Army Regulation 420-1, Chapter 25, Department of Defense Instruction 6055.06, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.
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Assign fire and emergency services personnel to aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) and structural fire apparatus in support of emergency and non-emergency services delivery mission requirements.
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Provide training and instruction of subordinate supervisory firefighters and bargaining unit employees in administrative procedures and processes.
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Serve as shift leader for Fire and Emergency Services (FES) operations, establishing assignments of personnel to fire stations and fire apparatus.
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Conduct supervisory counseling sessions with supervisory firefighters and bargaining unit employees.
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Initiate informal disciplinary procedures or formal progressive disciplinary procedures in partnership with Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Management-Employee Relations Specialist.
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Receive and process customer service requests providing assistance and support or guidance, customer complaints, investigating the nature of grievance(s) or concern, initiating remedy as required or necessary.
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Provide instruction on aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) and all-hazard incident command procedures, leading multiple company ARFF and all-hazard response training evolutions.
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Perform after action review (AAR) and critique of individual and fire company performance following aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) and all-hazard response training evolutions.
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Provide individual training assessments of supervisory firefighters and bargaining unit employees and Fire and Emergency Services (FES) agency training recommendations based on observations during emergency service delivery at fire and emergency medical services incidents and following post-incident After Action Reviews (AAR).
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Evaluate performance of supervisory firefighters and bargaining unit employees during emergency services delivery and non-emergency services delivery performance.
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Serve as a mentor and coach to subordinate supervisory firefighters and non-supervisory firefighters, recommending improvement of individual performance and avenues to gain Fire and Emergency Services (FES) institutional based knowledge.
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Establish the distribution of work assignments such as public and life safety education events, non-emergency support standbys, and aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) standby operations to include: Forward Air Refueling Point or aeromedical evacuation standbys.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Failing to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.