Fire Chief

Duties

• Administer an organizational safety program to comply with National Fire Protection Association standards and Army regulations. Administer fire prevention protection programs to ensure they are effective.
• Administer the organizational fitness program to comply with physical requirements.. Coordinate the review of construction and renovation plans of building to ensure code requirements are met.
• Direct the placement of firefighting equipment and personnel to obtain the best results. Evaluate changing conditions in fire, medical or hazardous material emergencies to alter procedures appropriately.
• Evaluate conditions to make quick, accurate decisions to protect life and property. Review new regulations or policies to determine impact on program requirements.
• Assess the nature and extent of fire to determine resource requirements. Assume command of all activities at the scene of a fire.
• Exercise quick thinking when determining the proper type and placement of firefighting equipment to be used. Identify hazardous materials located near a fire to determine the course of action to prevent the fire from becoming more severe.
• Acknowledge work problems or serious complaints presented by subordinates to resolve issues promptly. Enforce policies and procedures to include participation in the firefighter fitness and wellness program.
• Interpret policy or regulations to advise subordinates of the proper course of action. Resolve complex, controversial, or sensitive work matters to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Brief senior leadership to provide information on fire operations and procedures. Discuss fire hazard findings with senior leaders to ensure identified problems are rectified.
• Make recommendations concerning fire protection programs to ensure the highest level of safety and prevention. Provide technical expertise and feedback on fire prevention matters to others.
• Develop proposed fire protection policies for higher level authority review. Prepare reports regarding fire operations to document details for the Commander.
• Write local fire prevention regulations or policies to document standard procedures to be followed. Write standard operating procedures to implement regulations applicable to fire or emergency services.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Level as a condition of employment.
• Position is designated as a Key Position IAW AR 690-11. Civilians in key positions must be exempted from recall to active duty because of Reserve or retired military obligation.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85.
• Those individuals not currently occupying a TDP position must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position and periodically thereafter.
• Must be able to pass a pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoDi 6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Occasional TDY 5%
• Incumbent must wear a uniform.
• Formal Land Based Shipboard Firefighting
• Firefighter hours - 60 per week
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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 1) Providing Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) functions; 2) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; 3) Rescue operations; 4) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; 5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and 6) Providing training in fire protection and prevention. 7) Plan work to be accomplished; 8) Evaluate employees' work performance; and 9) Resolve minor complaints and grievances. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Additional Requirements : In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess Fire Officer IV; Fire Inspector II; Fire Instructor II; AND Hazardous Incident Commander certificates 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.

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 supervisory 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 CP-12 Safety and Occupational Health Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.