SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (Title 5)

Description:

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (Title 5), Position Description Number D6306000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

Requirements:

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE REQUIREMENT: The maximum entry age for DoD firefighters is 37. An individual not appointed by the last day of the month in which the individual becomes age 37 will not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions. For reentry requirements and exceptions to the maximum entry age, see DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 336, January 22, 2015, Incorporating Change 1, December 1, 2017, Enclosure 3, Sections 2 and 3.

REENTRY INTO A COVERED POSITION (excerpt from DoDI 1400.25)
Individuals who are past the maximum entry age limit of 37 but who previously served in a covered primary position may be reinstated to a covered primary position only if they:

• Meet the applicable qualification requirements for the position.
• Will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered service as a firefighter or law enforcement officer by the last day of the month in which they become age 57.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-10 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes at least 30 months experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. (2) Rescue operations. (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. (4) Operation of fire communications equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services.

SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE : MUST possess specialized experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must possess, or be eligible for, certification under the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program or equivalent IFSAC/Pro Board certifications. Required certifications include:

• Fire Officer III (includes Fire Officer I and II)
• Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I)
• Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I)
• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (includes Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations)
• Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I and II)

Applicants who do not possess all required DoD certifications at the time of selection may be appointed on an indefinite basis. Upon obtaining the required certifications and meeting all conditions of employment, the selectee may be non-competitively converted to a permanent appointment in accordance with applicable DoD policy. Failure to obtain or maintain required certifications may result in removal from the position.


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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.