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SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/HAZMAT), GS-0081-10

U.S. Coast Guard

Elizabeth City, NC · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$68,980 – $89,669

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 31, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This Coast Guard fire department role leads a shift of firefighters and emergency responders, managing personnel, coordinating incident response across structural, aircraft, hazmat and medical emergencies, and overseeing training and daily operations. The supervisor serves as assistant fire chief and must maintain operational readiness for a military installation while meeting federal fitness and certification standards.

Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • At least one year of specialized firefighting or fire services supervisory experience at GS-08 level or equivalent
  • Lead or supervise fire and emergency services personnel
  • Plan and coordinate fire and emergency services training
  • Identify operational deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
  • Perform administrative and coordination duties in fire services
  • Meet NFPA 1582 physical requirements
  • Participate in daily physical fitness program
  • Pass federal firefighter medical and fitness assessments
  • Have not reached 37th birthday at time of appointment (or be eligible re-entrant)
  • Possess current DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certifications

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