NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Deputy Fire Chief (Supervisory) to join our team!

Duties

Directs response to emergency medical, fire, and Hazardous materials calls. Directs practice drills and oversees building inspections and maintenance of equipment. Exercises supervisory authority at emergency scenes in the absence of the Fire Chief. The Deputy Chief is the liaison training officer between the NIST Fire Protection Group and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. The Deputy Fire Chief will assist the Fire Chief in developing and/or maintaining a comprehensive fire prevention and protection program for the NIST facility; to include meeting with stake holders of the NIST Research Group and OSHE.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Selective Placement Factor- Certification in firefighter 2, Maryland Emergency Medical Technician -B Certification, Class B - Driver's licenses/ Equivalent, , Hazmat operations
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes- IAFF, 66/016

Qualifications

This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 (ZA-1 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as operating the Incident Command System. Experience understanding the principles, practices, and procedures pertaining to fire/hazmat protection and prevention. Experience planning, managing, and implementing a comprehensive program offire/hazmat protection and prevention. Experience performing fire emergency functions. or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if relatedorcombination of education and experience. IN ADDITION, the applicant MUST be able to meet the following selective placement factor (Screen out): Skill in providing basic life support and emergency medical care as evidenced by a valid Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, EMT-B certificate. To be considered for the position, applicants are required to provide the following certifications: 1. Certification in firefighter 2 2. Maryland Emergency Medical Technician -B Certification 3. Hazmat operations 4. Class B Driver's License/ Equivalent Must attach certification at time of application to be considered for the position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.

Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Emergency Services Office 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Audrey Zimmerman
• Phone: 301-975-4926
• Email: [email protected]