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 (Secondary)

Duties

Responsible for providing immediate direction of department fire prevention and inspection operations and carrying out policies and instructions of the Fire Chief in regard to fire prevention and inspection. Prepare facility inspection and testing inspection schedules for all buildings, facilities, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, hydrants and water systems, detector systems that are tested by fire prevention and suppression personnel. Assure maintenance of inspection and test files and direct follow-up inspections as necessary. Determine training needs for personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention and Protection Division. Perform supervisory duties such as maintaining time and attendance records; approving leave; advising, counseling, and instructing employees on work and administrative matters; interview candidates; hear and resolve employee complaints or grievances. At times, serve as the Assistance Chief in charge of firefighting and hazardous materials containment activities.

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.
• 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 employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• 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 participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• This position's normal tour of duty is 60 hours per week and requires the incumbent to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This position is subject to re-call status in emergency situations.
• 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: 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.) 13473Priority 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. INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting inspections of fire protection and prevention systems. 2) Carrying out analyses of fire suppression and prevention training results in order to determine additional needs for training. 3) Coordinating public education briefings and demonstrations for installation personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Developing a fire protection and prevention program according to the needs of the personnel to be trained. 2) Incorporating new requirements and techniques into established fire prevention programs. 3) Maintaining up to date records of inspections for facilities and buildings in the area of responsibility. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). 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. This position has additional qualifications which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Please include copies of all required (DoD, IFSAC, or Pro-Board) certifications with your application package to receive further consideration. Fire Officer III Fire Instructor II Fire Inspector III Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Airport Firefighter National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (or State equivalent) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer LiteracyFire SuppressionManaging Human ResourcesPreventative Maintenance Internal Applicants: 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). External Applicants: 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FU-W0XQAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk