Supervisory Firefighter

Direct fire-fighting operations until the arrival of the Fire Chief by getting properly manned equipment to the scene, spotting equipment and assuring proper hook-up and operation. Supervise drills and participates in conducting training courses/lectures to arsenal employees, volunteer fire departments, and the general public on fire prevention, hazardous materials, fire protection, ambulance services, etc. Respond to hazardous materials incidents and ensures special, safe and proper procedures are used. Direct Emergency Medical Service ambulance response. Assign work to meet schedules and deadlines for regular and peak loads and priorities; makes changes in organization of work to improve workflow and increase productivity. Recommend disciplinary action and receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved. Serve as cardholder for the Government Card Program to purchase organization supplies and services according to established contracting procedures.

Work schedule: Full-time with shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits: 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. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/01/2026 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.

Salary: $70,124 - $91,156 Per Year

Application Deadline: 2026-11-01