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Assistant Fire Chief
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 7 days ago
About the Role
This vacancy is for a GS-0081-9, Assistant Fire Chief located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY STRUCTURES in CAPE MAY, New Jersey.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located in the Fire & Emergency Services Division, Facilities Engineering Department, USCG Training Center Cape May (TCCM) in New Jersey.
- →You will serve as the Assistant Fire Chief responsible for performing firefighting and a variety of rescue/emergency response and fire prevention duties in the protection of personnel, property and equipment.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Providing structural firefighting, rescue, fire prevention, emergency medical service personnel response, hazardous material (HAZMAT) technician-level leak-spill-fire control, confined space entry and rescue, and training.
- →Developing work schedules, assigns, directs, and reviews the work assigned military and civilian Firefighter.
- →Revising firefighting strategies, department and facility program elements to meet changing needs, and coordinates implementation.
- →Performing, organizing and/or directing comprehensive on-site inspections and surveys worksites on a recurring basis to identify and evaluate conditions which may be hazardous.
- →Reviewing inspection reports for technical violations cited and tracks organization's enforcement responses to ensure timely and appropriate enforcement actions are taken.
- →Planning and reviewing emergency preparedness procedures and operations.
- →MAXIMUM AGE RESTRICTION: This position meets the definition for "primary/rigorous position" contained in 5 CFR 842.802 and is subject to a maximum entry age of 37.
- →The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for initial appointment.
- →This does not apply to preference eligible veterans or to applicants who previously served in a covered position.
- →You must complete a pre-employment physical prior to employment.
- →PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Working conditions include such factors as extreme heat; thick and potentially toxic smoke, heights, enclosed and/or smoke filled spaces, wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus while carrying heavy loads, which may exceed 100 pounds.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
- ✓Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
- ✓This position is not in a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.
- ✓Selectee works rotating and floating shifts.
- ✓Maximum entry age restriction (37).
- ✓Subject to recall and off-duty status as emergency operations necessitate.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4a203eb8-95f0-466a-9230-433af47d322b
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