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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Supervisory Firefighter (BLS/HAZMAT Technician)

Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $79K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Firefighter to serve as Station Captain for the Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department. The role involves directing firefighting and rescue operations, performing fire safety inspections, and administering emergency medical care as needed.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Station Captain for structural, aircraft and wildland crash firefighting including technical rescue operations

Direct, schedule and coordinate work assignments for up to three fire stations and assist employees in resolving any technical problems that arise

Perform fire protection related technical duties and perform fire prevention fire safety inspections of low-moderate hazard facilities where fire hazards are expected

Administer emergency medical care and treatment for illness and injuries of occupational and non-occupational origin for those in need

Make decisions whether medical treatment is necessary and may be safely performed on site

Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management

Analyze an incident with the ability to identify, contain and mitigate a Hazardous material incident

Qualification

HAZMAT TechnicianAirport FirefighterEmergency Medical TechnicianFire Officer IIFire Instructor IFire Inspector IAccountabilityManaging Human ResourcesSearch & RescueDecision Making

Required

One year of specialized experience which includes directing structural firefighting and rescue operations for a variety of emergencies

Use of concepts, principles, and theories of fire control and extinguish to mitigate an emergency

Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments

Administer basic life support care to victims on the scene of an emergency

Enforce policies and directives related to fire and emergency response methods and goals

Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles

Successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test

Participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program

Completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties

Supervisory experience as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG)

Completion of a one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties unless previously completed

Possess the following DoD Certifications: HAZMAT Technician, Airport Firefighter, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector I, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and HAZMAT Incident Command

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.