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Posted: February 20, 2026 (1 day ago)

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FIRE CHIEF

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$89,508 - $116,362

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a Fire Chief at a Navy base in Indiana, where you'll lead fire protection efforts, plan long-term strategies to handle emergencies, and advise on safety improvements.

It's ideal for experienced firefighters with strong leadership skills who enjoy managing teams and ensuring base safety.

You'll need a solid background in firefighting and all required certifications to qualify.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including managing fire-related planning and forecasting
  • Providing advice and recommendations on fire protection and prevention
  • Reviewing reports and procedures to suggest improvements in firefighting techniques and policies
  • Possession of all required certifications: Firefighter I and II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Incident Commander, Driver Operator/Pumper, Fire Officer I, II, III, Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Instructor I and II (awarded by DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard)
  • EMT State or NREMT certification
  • Ability to serve as senior technical authority for developing fire and emergency services goals
  • Conducting periodic reviews of fire protection programs for effectiveness and efficiency

Full Job Description

You will serve as a FIRE CHIEF in the Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Service of NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY CRANE.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing, planning or making short or long-range forecasts for issues related to fire to meet technological requirements; 2) Providing assistance, advice, and recommendations concerning fire protection/prevention; and 3) Reviewing reports and procedures to make suggestions on improvements to firefighting techniques and /or policies.

This position requires possession of the following certifications: 1) Firefighter I and II, 2) Hazmat Awareness, 3)Hazmat Operations, 4) Hazmat Incident Commander, 5) Driver Operator/Pumper, 6) Fire Officer I, II, III, 7) Fire Inspector I and II, 8) Fire Instructor I and II.

These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement.

NOTE: If you do not possess all of the above certifications, and provide verification with your application, you will be rated ineligible. EMT State or NREMT.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will serve as the senior technical authority to the Installation Commanding Officer and Regional Fire Chief for developing shore and long range and emergency services goals.
  • You will develop program in the area of fire protection and prevention for implementation by fire department.
  • You will conduct periodic review of the program to ensure itis operating effectively and efficiently.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12892125-26-JJL