Fire Chief

Duties

• Serves as the installation Fire Chief and is responsible for management and supervision of fire prevention and protection programs for Yuma Proving Ground
• Establishes workload priorities and initiates assignments based on the difficulty, complexity, type of work and employee capabilities.
• Prepares the division's annual budget estimates and controls expenditures.
• Prepares for future Fire Protection Division growth and expansion i.e., future fire stations, training sites and facilities, crash, structural and emergency rescue vehicles, equipment and personnel
• Delegates authority to subordinate supervisors and holds them accountable for the performance of their organizational element.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a Government drivers linese .
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time
• Incumbent must wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a Government Drivers License.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: managing a comprehensive fire protection and emergency services program for a military installation, municipality, or large organization; leading firefighting and emergency services personnel; developing polices and procedures overseeing training certification program; managing emergency preparedness and response procedures and providing technical guidance to subordinates and/or leadership on fire protection and life safety requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess

• Fire Officer IV
• Fire Inspector II
• Fire Instructor II
• HAZMAT Incident Commander
• Airport Firefighter

Certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.
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Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain Military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.