FIRE CHIEF

Commander, Navy Installations Command; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks a Fire Chief in the Fire and Emergency Services, CFAC Chinhae, to lead operations as Fire Chief and Regional Program Manager. You will direct safety programs and ensure readiness across assigned units.

The position is open under Fed Transition; salary range is $76,463–$99,404 per year. A Secret clearance is required and telework eligibility is noted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Fire Chief for the Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) and Regional Fire and Emergency Services Program Manager.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

You will serve as a FIRE CHIEF in the Fire and Emergency Services, Commander Fleet Activities, Chinhae (CFAC) of FLEET ACTIVITIES.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as Fire Chief for the Commander Fleet Actvities Chinhae (CFAC) and Regional Fire and Emergency Services Program Manager.

Requirements & Education

Additional Information Continued... Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date.

However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter.

A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76463 - $99404/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.