Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serve as the Fire Chief for Picatinny Arsenal. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_2nd_SRC.pdf

Duties

Develop a professional organizational culture within the fire department through mentorship. Manage the fire department’s budget through requirements and departmental capabilities. Oversee the recruitment and staffing process for fire personnel. Manage the fire departments training program through on the job training. Ensure the department provides excellent customer service to the community.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 the incumbent to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 12 months of appointment.
• This position has an occasional Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position is required to work a 60-hour work week which is 120 hours per pay period and may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Directorate of Emergency Services
• Incumbent may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, i.e., mandatory overtime; recall to duty.
• Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at residence to aid in contact during recall situations.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• The incumbent must participate in the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Wellness Program.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness.
• This position requires the incumbent to pass Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fit Test, annually.
• This position requires the incumbent to receive a Hepatitis B vaccination or sign a waiver.
• 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 315.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

Qualifications

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized. 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. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Minimum Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Leading the work of firefighter personnel in fire suppression, hazardous material containment and mitigation, fire prevention and protection, and emergency medical services; (2) Implementing risk management fire and emergency service programs, polices, regulations and procedures; (3) Identifying team development needs for personnel; (4) Assisting with an annual organizational budget; and (5) Coordinating mutual aid with internal and external stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Selective Placement Factors: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess all DoD certification requirements listed below 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. Fire Officer IV Fire Inspector II Fire Instructor II HAZMAT Incident Command You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget Formulation, Justification & PresentationEmployee RelationsRisk ManagementTeaching Others Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BA-APF-W6B3AA US ARMY GARRISON PICATINNY DO NOT MAIL Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk