This vacancy is for a GS-0081-9, Lead Firefighter located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE KODIAK FIRE SAFETY DIVISION -FF in KODIAK, Alaska.
You will serve as a Lead Firefighter and be responsible for providing aircraft crash fire protection, structural fire protection, vessel fire protection, hazardous materials response, weapons of mass destruction, confined space rescue, and emergency medical assistance services.
Customer groups include Coast Guard commands and personnel, the City of Kodiak, Womens Bay Community, Bayside Community and other outlying island communities, in compliance with a mutual aid agreements, and the Kodiak Airport per the State Airport Agreement. The position performs leadership and technical duties. The incumbent works shifts and day work schedules to meet mission and staffing requirements and is subject to recall from an off-duty status.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performing/directing the performance of routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on all fire department equipment and fire apparatus (following manufacturer's specifications).
Providing guidance and direction (mentoring) to subordinate staff (Firefighter-Driver/Operators, ILS or BLS) and/or new work force staff regarding station operations to meet the goals and objectives of the department. Maintaining organizational harmony and exercising personal discipline in support of management's goals and objectives.
Leading company fire and safety inspections of Base Kodiak facilities and fire extinguishers, conducts and/or assists with the performance of basic fire investigations. Controlling and extinguishing fires in situations involving hazards that are difficult to recognize such as in storage facilities for large quantities of exotic or conventional fuels, explosives, chemicals, or other highly unstable materials.
Assisting in determining compliance status of inspected sites for use in inspection and enforcement targeting, identifying potential violators, and innovative compliance settlements. Reviewing engineering drawings, blueprints, and building specifications to ensure that building maintenance and repair, modifications, renovations, and new construction projects incorporate fire-safety standards and criteria.
Work may require overnight travel off-island to remote LORAN stations and other CG/DOD facilities/locations and public/private organizations for training or other purposes. Commercial and/or military transportation may be required. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment.
Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously serviced as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the firefighter/LEO service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered an creditable Federal fire/LEO service by the time the firefighter/LEO reached the age of 57.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.
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.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $69789 – $90731/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This is a This is a Full-time position. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
Apply on official site →