Fire Chief with Security Clearance

Duties Responsible for administration, organization and technical direction of the operation of the department. Develop standard operating procedures, policies and overall planning of fire protection and prevention programs at the terminal. Review and/or plan and outline training program for Fire Department personnel to include drills and instructs and trains personnel or observes training sessions conducted by subordinates to evaluate effectiveness. Establish and enforce terminal regulations covering reduction and elimination of fire hazards. Direct firefighting and emergency medical operations. Set up or takes over command post and direct fire control measures to be used, placing of equipment and apparatus, and calls for support from municipalities. Exercise personnel responsibilities to include personnel selections, promotions, awards and recognition, disciplinary actions, job changes, details, etc. Assure accuracy and currency of position descriptions and employees are performing accordingly and exercises position management. Establish and maintain performance standards and provide counseling to employees on performance requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 35 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 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. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period. 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 has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. 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 is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight years depending upon the needs of management. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. his is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour. May be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period. 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 Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Providing Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) functions; 2) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; 3) Rescue operations; 4) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; 5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and 6) Providing training in fire protection and prevention. 7) Plan work to be accomplished; 8) Evaluate employees' work performance; and 9) Resolve minor complaints and grievances. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements above, applicants must also possess Fire Officer IV; Fire Inspector II; Fire Instructor II; Hazardous Incident Commander; and Formal Land Based Shipboard Firefighting Certification(s) certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board). You MUST submit proof of the required referenced certifications with your application package. If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability
Decision Making
Fire Suppression
Managing Human Resources
Oral Communication
Written Communication 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-12). 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. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury or disability when fully recovered, return rights based on having served an overseas tour(s), and may also cover employees who have been on extended leave without pay under certain circumstances. During the obligation period, the position may be filled on a temporary or permanent basis. The selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that (s)he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s)he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later timer. This is a Term position Not-to-Exceed (NTE) 3 Years. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 3 Years . click apply for full job details