Lead Firefighter (EMT), GS-0081-09

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience for Lead Firefighter GS-09 may include leading and guiding a work force for fire station operations; maintaining organizational harmony and disciplining subordinates as required; directing emergency operations; conducting fire prevention inspections; providing fire prevention training to various organizations; and ensuring supplies, vehicles and associated equipment are maintained. A positive certification for the following is also required: Fire Officer 2 Fire Inspector 2 Fire Instructor 2 Hazmat Technician Hazmat IC Incident Safety Officer ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 National Registry EMT-Basic, or State of Alaska EMT-I, or reciprocal state EMT certification National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Director of Operational Logistics, DOL-3, Base Kodiak Facilities Engineering Department, Base Kodiak Public Works Division Department, Kodiak, AK.