Job opening: Fire Chief (Direct Hiring Authority)
Salary: $86 962 - 113 047 per year
Published at: Oct 31 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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: 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
Plan and direct operations and activities of Fire and Emergency Services Division.
Through subordinate supervisors assigns, directs, and evaluates work of the subordinate organizational elements.
Serve as initial on scene commander for all emergencies, directing fire crews, equipment placement and operation; prescribes fire-fighting procedures and media with due regard for safety of personnel and property.
Maintains liaison with operating officials on post, advising them on fire prevention regulations and programs.
Advise management on problems or changes in methods and procedures and is available for 24-hour duty in case of emergency.
Review new building plans for compliance with recognized fire safety standards and practices.
Plan, develop and conduct coordinated training and inspection programs.
Develops SOPs, instructional and informational letters, etc., to be disseminated to the installation.
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.
- 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.
- This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
- Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.
- 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 the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
- This position requires the incumbent to work one 24-hour shift weekly.
- This position is subject to immediate recall and extended shifts during emergencies.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- 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.
- Within the first year of occupying the position, incumbent must obtain and then continue to maintain the following certifications:
- CNTD-DoD Wildland Firefighter I, DoD Wildland Firefighter II, National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Firefighter Type II Red Card Certification.
Qualifications
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.
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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Directing the work of firefighting crews engaged in various activities to include, but not limited to, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous material response and containment, emergency medical response, assuming operational control at emergency incidents; 2) Providing training in fire protection and prevention; 3) Plan work to be accomplished; 4) Evaluate employees' work performance; and 5) 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-10).
Certifications - In addition to the experience stated above, applicants must possess the following Department of Defense IFSAC/Pro Board certifications: Fire Officer IV, fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HAZMAT Incident Commander. NOTE: you must attach a copy of your certifications with your application otherwise you will be found ineligible.
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.
Contacts
- Address GM-W0MJAA TACOM SIERRA ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Herlong, CA 96113
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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