SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (Title 5)

SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (Title 5)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Peoria, Illinois

Salary Range: $67297 - $87482 Per Year

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

• As SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (Title 5), GS-0081-10, you will serve as Assistant Chief of Operations in charge of the management and control one of two alternating 24-hour shifts, supervising all firefighters in fire ground situations as well as the performance of care and maintenance of apparatus and equipment. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Plan, develop, implement, review, and evaluate a comprehensive fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue program for a 24-hour shift. Prepare, execute, and schedule assignments of personnel to stations, duties, and equipment to meet mission requirements. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, directives, performance expectations, and job assignments. Appraise employee performance, recommend awards, approve within-grade increases, and initiate corrective or disciplinary actions as required. Identify employee development needs and provide or arrange formal and on-the-job training to improve technical proficiency and job performance. Serve as the on-scene commander during fire, crash, rescue, or hazardous material incidents until relieved by higher authority. Determine the best course of action to minimize loss or damage from fires, explosions, or emergency situations. Direct the placement of firefighting equipment and personnel to ensure maximum utilization during emergency operations. Supervise and ensure safe rescue operations of endangered persons in accordance with established policies and procedures. Initiate actions to control hazardous material incidents while minimizing risks to personnel and the environment. Maintain current knowledge of base structures, systems, and fire protection hazards to ensure compliance with fire prevention standards. Develop, review, and update aircraft and facility pre-fire plans when existing plans are outdated or inaccurate. Identify base fire deficiencies, review corrective actions, and coordinate with technical services to resolve issues within program constraints. Conduct no-notice and pre-briefed fire drills and evaluate the effectiveness of response procedures and readiness. Maintain proper station logs, inspection reports, drill records, and emergency response documentation, including entries in ACES when required. Perform required maintenance and tests on rescue tools, saws, ground ladders, fire hose, ropes, harnesses, and protective equipment. Conduct serviceability inspections of firefighters' protective clothing and ensure compliance with respiratory protection program requirements. Oversee the fire alarm communication center to ensure equipment is operational and all personnel and apparatus are properly dispatched. Review communication equipment at the start of each shift and detail additional personnel when staffing shortages occur.

Qualifications: 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12853878 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-12-17