Supervisory Firefighter (Paramedic)

Duties
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• Act as the Duty Officer in charge of the Fire and Emergency Services Emergency Operations section as assigned.
• Supervise the work of firefighting crews providing fire suppression, emergency medical, technical rescue, hazardous material, and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive training, inspections, and customer education activities.
• Provide basic and advanced life support treatment to patients within pre-hospital environment including circulatory assessment, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, CPR, and management of obstructed airway procedures.
• Participate in the planning and administration of comprehensive firefighting, hazardous materials, specialized rescue, and emergency medical services programs at installation of assignment.
• Direct operational activities of the fire station including care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 144 hours per pay period (Position is subject to shift rotation and assignment to abnormal tours of duty.)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Physical Requirements: Required (Incumbent will be highly encouraged to participate in a physical fitness and wellness program during duty hours.)
• Supervisory Probation: Required
• Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
• Certifications/Licenses: Firefighter 1 and 2, Driver Operator - Pumper, Hazardous Materials Technician (obtained within a year of EOD), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Valid State Drivers License
• Age Requirement: Yes (See Additional Information)
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Individual must complete a pre-employment and an annual medical exam IAW DoD 6055.05-M to determine the reasonable likelihood of a firefighter's ability to execute the arduous and rigorous essential functions of fire suppression and rescue.
• This is a mission essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Firefighter (Paramedic), your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-10 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Directing operations and crews in the areas of emergency response to fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous materials and specialized rescue situations.
• Performing basic and advanced life support techniques.
• Supervising/managing fire and emergency services personnel.
• Developing and enforcing standard operating procedures and policies related to fire and emergency services.
• Responding and assuming overall responsibility as Incident Commander during all types of emergencies until relieved.

ANDB. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.06-M, "Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program" identifies the level of performance required for all DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The certifications listed below are the minimum mandatory certification requirements for this position. DoD Incumbents shall possess DoD Certifications, or equivalent accredited certifications from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board):Accredited Certification:

• Firefighter Officer II
• Fire Instructor I
• Fire Inspector I
• Hazmat IC
• Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC)
• Hazardous Material Technician

State of Virginia Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic**

** If you do not possess a certification for the state in which you are applying, you MUST have National Registry certification and be eligible for reciprocity requirements. Other Requirements:

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification
• Valid State Driver's License

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Please review additional General Information and Definitions at: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Additional Age/Certification Requirements information can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/downloads/FirefighterCertification.pdf
Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.06-M, "Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program" identifies the level of performance required for all DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The certifications listed above or within the Firefighter link are the minimum mandatory certification requirements for this position. DoD incumbents shall possess DoD Certifications, or equivalent accredited certifications from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board).

Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.