The Supervisory Firefighter Training Officer, GS-081-09, is located in the Public Safety Service at the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS). The incumbent is assigned to the VANJ Medical Center Fire Department. The incumbent will work an administrative 60-hour workweek, consisting of four 9-hour and one 24-hour shift per week.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/02/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-09 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: leading or managing a team of (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 and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: Selective Placement Factors are knowledge, skills, abilities or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job. Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet them are ineligible for further consideration. You must submit copies of your certifications with your application to receive credit. At the time of appointment, incumbent is required to possess and maintain the following certifications: - National Fire Officer II - National Fire Inspector II - National Fire Instructor I - National or New Jersey Hazardous Materials Operations Level - National or New Jersey State Hazardous Materials Incident Commander - National or New Jersey State Confined Space Rescue Technician - National Registry or New Jersey State Emergency Medical Technician-Basic ***Incumbent must participate in drug testing and physical conditioning programs. ***Incumbent must pass an annual medical surveillance and a job requirement physical agility test. **An unrestricted driver's license is required for this position** You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Compliance Employee Development Fire Management First Response Manages Human Resources Manages Resources 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Working conditions will include heavy physical exertion, extreme heat, smoke and dust in enclosed smoke filled places, in all types of weather. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major Duties- The Training Officer's time is divided between Training (60%), Supervision (30%), and General Firefighting Duties (10%). The primary purpose of this position is for the incumbent to assign, direct, and review the work of subordinate firefighters, regardless of work shift or location; plan and carry out the training of subordinate firefighters in training topics, and evaluate assigned firefighter's work performance regardless of work shift or location. Personnel Management- Coordinating personnel management functions with the Department of Human Resources. Offering guidance on position classification and qualification standards, preparation of position descriptions, functional statements, organizational charts, and grievance procedures for disciplinary actions. Financial Management- Assist in the budgeting and financial management of the Fire Department including budget formulation, justification, and execution. Evaluate service operations and functions, and advise on resource allocation decisions, including personnel, budget, capital equipment, and space allocation in coordination with the Fire Chief/ Deputy Chief of Police. Training Activities- Incumbent trains (1)-GS-11 Fire Chief, (2) GS-9 Deputy Fire Chiefs, (1) GS-07 Fire Inspector, (24) GS-07 Firefighter/EMTs, and (4) EMTs, according to VA Directive 7718, NFPA standards as well as Medical Center policies, rules and regulations. Attend instructor training classes and seminars to keep abreast of current technique procedures for Firefighters. Perform all other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 120hrs biweekly (M-F 6-3 with one 24hr shift) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Firefighter (Instructor)/PD085310 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized