Fire Chief

Air Force Global Strike Command; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Global Strike Command in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Fire Chief responsible for the overall management and supervision of the fire protection and prevention program at the base. This mission essential role ensures continuous operations and safety across all fire and rescue activities.

The successful candidate will apply expertise in fire protection theory, safety regulations, and emergency response planning to guide policy and procedures, mentor staff, and direct personnel in stressful,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire protection theory and prevention.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations.
• Ability to operate under stressful and dangerous conditions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff.
• Ability to implement firefighting/emergency response plans.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Skills

Fire protection

Safety regulations

Emergency leadership

Mentoring staff

Emergency planning

Communication

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Fire Chief, responsible for the overall management and supervision of the fire protection/crash rescue and fire prevention program for the base.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function(MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs Pre-employment physical is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance This position is Centrally Managed by the CIVIL ENGINEER Career Field, PCS cost will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulation, DNRP is authorized.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of fire protection/prevention theories, principles, methods, techniques, and practices to establish policies andprocedures and administer a comprehensive fire protection program. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of fire protection/prevention theories, principles, methods, techniques, and practices to establish policies andprocedures and administer a comprehensive fire protection program.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to operate and direct others in operating in stressful and dangerous conditions.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
5. Ability to formulate and effectively implement firefighting/emergency response plans and to direct personnel in suchoperations.
6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE:

Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. For initial appointments, applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment.

This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian firefighting position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 3307 provisions OR to qualified veteran preference eligibles who may be eligible for waivers in accordance with section 3 of DoDI 1400.25-V336.

NOTE: Applicants who are past the maximum entry age, are re-entering into a primary/rigorous position and have previous special retirement coverage service - may be eligible to be rehired or reinstated to a primary/rigorous covered position without requiring a maximum entry age waiver if he/she will be able to complete 20 years of covered service by age 57.

Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level.

Applicants must list their