Supervisory Firefighter

Job summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER located within the Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Fire and Emergency Services Department (NSAB F&ESD), of NAVSUPPACT BAHRAIN.

Major duties

You will provide immediate oversite and direction of day-to-day operations for two fire stations. You will prepare a proportional amount of the annual budget for Fire Chief’s approval. You will coordinate with chiefs on other shifts and at other stations concerning matters of work accomplishment, training, priorities and procedures. You will provide recommendations to the Fire Chief for appointment, promotion, retention and reassignment of employees. You will prepare and approve reports for the Fire Chief concerning fire runs, training, maintenance, inspections or other topics.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Implementing training scenarios to evaluate firefighters and installation personnel during training exercises and readiness assessments. 2. Leading fire protection and emergency management operations to support an installation. 3. Assisting with budget formulation and management of the. organization. 4. Collaborating with other departments such as, Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, and Hazardous Waste Management to deliver occupational health hazard training. 5. Responding to safety incidents and performing functions as Incident Safety Officer. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. 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.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work schedule is an uncommon tour of duty This Position Description is not eligible for Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) Relocation and recruitment incentives up to 25% may be authorized. The current workweek is Sunday through Thursday. Employees hired from continental U.S. will receive Sunday Premium Pay (computed at 25% of basic hourly rate, eight hours per week). The Office of the Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) limits the number of Bahrain based DoD personnel accompanied tours. Dependent entry approval from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is required for all accompanied tours prior to extending the final job offer and prior to issuing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Accompanied tours are not guaranteed. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ CONDITONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. 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. You will be required to sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to other geographic locations if required by the employer. 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 2635.101. This position requires rotating shift work. LICENSES: It is required the incumbent have the following IFSAC or Pro Board certifications at the time of their appointment to this position: Firefighter I Firefighter II Driver/Operator - Pumper Fire Officer III Incident Safety Officer Fire Inspector II Fire Instructor II Hazardous Materials Technician Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Airport Firefighter FEMA ICS 300 and 400 A valid, current license as Emergency Medical Technician listed in a State or the National Registry (NREMT) to at least the EMT level It is preferred the incumbent have the following IFSAC or Pro Board certifications at the time of their appointment to this position: Driver/Operator - Aerial Driver/Operator - Mobile Water Supply Marine Firefighter Confined Space Rescue I/II Current Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certificate Health and Safety Officer

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICIAN INTERMEDIATE LIFE SUPPORT This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Job Knowledge Test. 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.