Fire Chief

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Department, on Detroit Arsenal, Warren/Macomb MI.

This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.

Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary) Who May Apply: US Citizens 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes which includes 1) Leading the work of firefighter personnel in fire suppression, hazardous material containment and mitigation, fire prevention and protection, and emergency medical services; 2) Implementing risk management fire and emergency service programs, polices, regulations and procedures; 3) Identifying team development needs for personnel; and Assisting with an annual organizational budget and other administrative responsibilities.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires you to possess and maintain at the time of application the following: DoD, IFSAC or Pro-Board certifications: Fire Officer IV, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HAZMAT Operations and HAZMAT Incident Command.

This position requires you to possess and maintain Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification issued by the State of Michigan or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (NREMT-B).

Major Duties:

• Serve as Fire Chief for the management and supervision of Fire Protection and Prevention Programs, and daily fire department operations.
• Direct firefighting activities by developing procedures, techniques, and methods of operation.
• Supervisory responsibility for the installation fire department consisting of approximately 42 employees to include two fire companies, communication center, Fire Prevention Section, and EMS.
• Provide technical advice on fire protection, fire prevention, emergency medical technician, and hazardous material/spill programs.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, regulatory compliance and technical competence.
• Plan and direct operations and activities of Fire and Emergency Services Division.
• Assign, direct, and evaluate work of the subordinate organizational elements.
• Serve as initial on scene commander for all emergencies, directing fire crews, equipment placement and operation; prescribes fire-fighting procedures and media with due regard for safety of personnel and property.
• Maintains liaison with operating officials on post, advising them on fire prevention regulations and programs.
• Advise management on problems or changes in methods and procedures and is available for 24-hour duty in case of emergency.
• Develops standard operating procedures, instructional and informational letters, etc., to be disseminated to the installation.
• Plan, develop and conduct coordinated training and inspection programs.
• Review plans and conduct on-site inspections of new construction or alteration of facilities for compliance with recognized fire safety standards and practices.
• Plan and assign work to be accomplished by subordinates based on priorities, assignment requirements, and capabilities of employees.