<p>Summary</p> <p>THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.</p> <p>This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER, Position Description Number T6301000 and is part of the 174TH ATKW, National Guard.</p> <p>This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.</p> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy due to internal merit promotion.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.</p> <p>This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER, Position Description Number T6301000 and is part of the 174TH ATKW, National Guard.</p> <p>This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.</p> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy due to internal merit promotion.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/21/2025 to 09/05/2025</p> <p>Salary $73,939 to - $96,116 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11</p> <p>Location</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <p>Syracuse, NY</p> <p>1 vacancy</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>11</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0081 Fire Protection and Prevention </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Secret Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number NY-12785857-AF-T32025-288 Control number 843930000</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Internal to an agency</p> <p>Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>All perm, on-board Title 5 NG Employees in the NYNG.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>As a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER, GS-0081-11, you will serves as the Deputy Fire Chief responsible for the overall management and supervision of the fire protection/crash rescue and fire prevention program for the base.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. </li><li>May be required to successfully complete a trial period. </li><li>Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. </li><li>Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program. </li><li>Employee must meet medical standards IAW OPM GS-0081 Series and DoD Manual 6055.5. </li><li>Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management. </li><li>Ability to implement firefighting/emergency response plans, as well as manage and direct fire suppression personnel and equipment under stressful and dangerous conditions. </li><li>Ability to plan, organize, direct functions, and to mentor, motivate, appraise, and supervise the staff of an organization. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. </li><li>This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program. </li><li>The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. </li><li>Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. </li><li>May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC). </li><li>May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT). </li><li>May be required to perform duties associated with the operation of aircraft arresting barrier equipment </li><li>Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless TDY or on leave. </li><li>The incumbent may work a minimum of a 56-60 hour week with the supervisor's approval. </li><li>Must be able to obtain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment. </li><li>This position meets the criteria for secondary/administrative coverage under special retirement coverage provisions in that it requires prior experience in a primary or equivalent outside experience as a prerequisite. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Must have at least 36 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.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System asFire Officer III (includes Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II), Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), HAZMAT Operations and Incident Commander, and, Airport Fire Fighter (includes Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II).</p> <p>You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).</p> <p>This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Note: The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.</p> <p>Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Fire Officer III (includes Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II), Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), HAZMAT Operations and Incident Commander, and, Airport Fire Fighter (includes Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II).</p> <p>This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.</p> <p>Special Retirement Provisions Authority: One of the following apply:-</p> <p>FERSPosition covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 USC 8401(14), 5 USC 8412 (d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority: Authority: Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 31 Aug 89.</p> <ul> <li>CSRSPosition covered as a secondary position under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 USC 8331 (21), 5 USC 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority: OPM Memorandum, dated 26 Jun 89.Note: Special retirement coverage is effective retroactive to the date of the personnel actionof this SCPD. </li></ul> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.</p> <p>Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Emergency Communication, Emergency Response, and Fire Prevention, Inspection, and Code Compliance</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:</p> <ol> <li>Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week. Resume must have from and to dates for each position worked in. Must state whether each experience is full or part-time status. In order to qualify, your resume must reflect experience gained in the general and specialized experience listed on the announcement. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. </li></ol> <ul> <li>If your resume does not have any of the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position. * </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>Other supporting documents: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Official college transcripts, if qualifying based on education. </li><li>Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as: </li></ul> <p>Current/Former Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.g., STEP increase, etc.) No award SF-50 will be accepted.</p> <p>Former Federal Employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago: Your separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your permanent status and your last Federal performance appraisal plan/rating. You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent career or career conditional tenure to be considered (No award SF-50 will be accepted). Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>