Supervisory Fire Chief

Built for the Badge; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Commerce in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Supervisory Fire Chief to lead fire protection and hazmat programs within the incident command system. This federal role requires specialized experience at the GS-7 level and a strong EMS background.

Selected candidate will coordinate strategic fire prevention efforts, ensure compliance with certifications and licenses, and oversee emergency response readiness in a demanding operating environment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-7 level in the federal service.
• Experience operating within the Incident Command System (ICS) and executing advanced fire emergency functions.

Skills

ICS experience

Education

Master's degree

Graduate degree equivalent

Job description

# Supervisory Fire ChiefDepartment of CommerceGaithersburg, Maryland, MD$71k – $111kCloses in 7 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleBasic Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience operating within the Incident Command System (ICS) and executing advanced fire emergency functions. Experience planning, managing, and implementing strategic fire and hazmat protection and prevention programs. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Equivalent combination 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 5. Fire Inspector III 6. Fire Officer IV Resume shRequirementsBasic Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience operating within the Incident Command System (ICS) and executing advanced fire emergency functions. Experience planning, managing, and implementing strategic fire and hazmat protection and prevention programs. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Equivalent combination 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 ev