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: Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief. 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 (Secondary)

Duties

Develop, coordinate, and manage the department’s fire prevention and risk reduction program. Direct the Fire Prevention Branch in the daily application of sound fire prevention practices on the installation. Oversee the determination of training needs for personnel assigned to the Fire and Emergency Services Division. Coordinate training needs with the Deputy Fire Chief and shift supervisors. Establish operating procedures and prepare guidance necessary to execute assigned programs. Supervise the fire prevention program and fire inspectors. Assign work, maintain time and attendance records, approves leave, and prepares all reports dealing with subordinate personnel. Review building inspection hazard reports prepared by subordinates, ensures information and documentation of inspections is annotated correctly. Perform systematic evaluation of program activities and functions to measure the effectiveness of program efforts, adjusts as necessary to attain current program objectives. Advise, counsel and instruct employees on both work and administrative matters. Conduct classes in fire prevention, fire safety, local and DoD regulations as well as hands-on firefighting classes for installation employees and other civic groups. Maintain a current list of prioritized fire protection deficiencies as submitted to Directorate of Public Works, briefs the Fire Chief on status of deficiencies and other work requests that degrade fire protection. Responsible for organizing, scheduling and completion of all required inspection requirements as established by regulatory timetables. Organize the installation training requirements into scheduled areas, sets up training classes for all military and civilian employee personnel. In the absence of the Deputy Chief the incumbent may function as the Deputy Chief.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• As a "Key" position, the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position requires the incumbent to work an extended workweek schedule consisting of 56, 60, or 72 hours per week.
• 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.
• New hires must pass the record Physical Ability Test (PAT) and must pass the PAT annually thereafter. A minimum of four months must pass between calendar years for the annual PAT thereafter.
• Incumbent must participate in the department's wellness program to include a structured physical exercise program.
• This position requires the incumbent to be available for on-call work.
• The position requires the incumbent to pass a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fit Test.
• 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. A background investigation and credit check are required.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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. GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) leading members of a firefighting crew; 2) assisting in the development of fire prevention programs; 3) Planning and coordinating training with emergency response units. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Certifications GS-10: In addition to the specialized experience the incumbent must possess the following certifications: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Incident Commander, and Airport Firefighter. (You must provide copies with your application.) The incumbent must obtain the following DoD Firefighter Certification levels (or reciprocal certifications) within one year of being placed into the position: Plans Examiner I, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I & II. 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. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting periodic review of fire protection program to ascertain conformance with policies, standards, and procedures; 2) Reviewing and evaluating overall effectiveness of fire prevention, fire suppression, and rescue programs; 3) Developing policies and procedures for manpower requirements, training, and assignment of fire protection- supervisory, administrative, fire prevention and operations organizations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Certifications GS-11: In addition to the specialized experience, the incumbent must possess Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector III, Plans Examiner I, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I and II, HAZMAT Incident Commander, Airport Firefighter and State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification. (You must provide copies with your application.) 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityComputer LiteracyFire Prevention, Inspection, and Code ComplianceIncident ManagementManaging Human Resources GS-10 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-09). GS-11 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-10).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FT-W0WFAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG REDSTONE DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk