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. 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. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)

Duties

As Deputy Fire Chief, participates in all aspects of the administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue program at the installation. Serves as the on-scene commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Fire Chief. Assists the Fire Chief by representing the Fire Protection Flight at a variety of installation, local community, and functional area organizations and by participating in special projects and initiatives. Participates with the Fire Chief in the exercise of supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Certification Requirements: Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, Airport Firefighter and HazMAT Incident Commander.
• Position requires a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring physical examinations as required by DoD and DA standards.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date).
• The inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• You may be required to sign a ‘Drug Test Statement of Understanding’ if you are selected for this position.
• The position is designated as essential during inclement weather and increased TFPCON.
• The incumbent must participate in the department's wellness program to include a physical exercise program and annual physical examination commensurate with incumbent's duties and responsibilities.
• This position is designated as KEY IAW AR 690-11. A KEY position is subject to screening for Ready Reserve. Civilians must be exempt from recall to active duty because of Reserve and retired military obligations.
• Incumbent works a 120 hour pay period.
• 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.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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)Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which included directing the work of firefighting crews engaged in various activities to include, but not limited to, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response and containment., emergency medical response, facility fire risk surveys and public education campaigns; directing operaational activities for multiple fire stations; and instructing firefighter personnel in calssroom and hands-on training exercises. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to subsititute your education for the requried experince in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirment using experience alone -- no substitution of educstioan for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityHazardous Materials ResponseManaging Human ResourcesTeaching 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).

Contacts

• Address FU-W0U3AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LIBERTY DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk