Fire Prevention Assistant Chief (Technical Services)

Quick Facts

• Role: Fire Prevention Assistant Chief (Technical Services)

• Focus: Fire prevention planning, inspection program leadership, and fire prevention education/training

Description

The position serves as Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, planning, directing, and coordinating technical services program activities, including a comprehensive inspection program of all on-base facilities. You will help identify and eliminate fire hazards in a high fire expectancy area and support a base-wide fire prevention training/motivation program. The role also includes supervising a small subordinate staff and providing technical/functional assistance on fire prevention and building design criteria.

Responsibilities

• Participate in administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention program at the installation

• Plan, administer, and supervise the fire prevention education program

• Review construction and modification plans; confer with engineers; provide technical/functional assistance on fire prevention and building design criteria

• Supervise and manage personnel for a small subordinate staff

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• Selective Service registration required for applicable males

• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Maintain a valid government vehicle operator’s license; ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth for airfield driving

• Initial and annual occupational physicals per NFPA 1582

• TDP designation: refrain from illegal drugs and submit to urinalysis testing if required; sign required TDP acknowledgments

• Ready Reserve restriction: must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member

• Mission Essential / key position: cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization

• Specialized experience: at least 1 year at GS-09 (or equivalent) in fire protection/prevention-related work (e.g., fire control/extinguishment, rescue, hazard detection/reduction/elimination, fire communications equipment operation, hazardous materials incidents, and/or developing/implementing fire protection and prevention training)

• Meet GS Fire Protection and Prevention Series 0081 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR)

• Required certifications (as applicable): Fire Inspector III, Fire Officer III, Airport Firefighter, Fire Instructor II, Hazmat Incident Commander; upload required firefighter certification documents and EMT/EMR card/transcript if applicable

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the specific position and work schedule; contact the hiring agency for details on the benefits offered.