Job summary

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER of COMMANDER, NAVAL REGION JAPAN.

Major duties

You will direct firefighting operations as the Installation Deputy Fire Chief for Commander Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) Fire and Emergency Services (F and ES). You will assist, advise, and provide recommendations concerning fire protection matters to all levels of command within the areas where fire protection services are provided You will develop long range plans for facilities, manpower and material resources, training programs, prevention and suppression techniques. You control and direct expenditures of allotted funds through formal requisition processes.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: directing firefighting operations, providing assistance, advice and recommendations concerning fire protection matters. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Conditions of Employment continued: You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license, host nation license and successful completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and requires an annual physical. This position requires participation in a physical fitness program. You will be required to work a 60-hour work week with eating and sleeping facilities provided in accordance with general firefighting practices. This position requires a work schedule of four 9-hour days and one 24-hour day shift per week. Physical Demands: You must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment, weighing up to 75 pounds, while working in extreme heat and cold under adverse conditions, such as fire and smoke. Ability to maintain alertness, self-control, and emotional stability to direct operations in conditions of stress, confusion, panic, and physical injury and even death that frequently occur at major disasters. Climb ladders and works at various heights. You must pass the Navy firefighters physical examination annually and successfully participate in the ongoing Navy firefighter physical fitness program. Work Environment: During actual firefighting and rescue operations, and occasionally during drills, you will be subjected to extended hours of work as dictated by the situation. You will be exposed to out of control fires, structural collapse, extreme heat and cold, precarious locations, smoke and fumes, exposed to the possibility of burns and other effects of smoke inhalation, heat falling materials, explosions, toxic materials, and bacteriological agents. You will be subject to injury while dealing with frightened fire victims, or high-speed vehicle operations under adverse conditions, e.g., congested areas. You will work outside in all types of weather conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member..

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY DEVELOPING OTHERS FIRE SUPPRESSION ORAL COMMUNICATION RISK MANAGEMENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.