Fire Chief
Listed on 2026-09-29
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Security
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Management
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.
SPECIALIZEDEXPERIENCE:
- 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 and procedures and administer a comprehensive fire protection program. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
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.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(KSAs):
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.
VOLUNTEERWORK EXPERIENCE:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.
MAXIMUMENTRY 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,…
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