FIRE CHIEF

JobSummary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIRE CHIEF, Position Description Number PDT6329000 and is part of the WY 153d Civil Engineering Squadron, Wyoming National Guard. This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, and Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)". This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required.

LowGrade

12

HighGrade

12

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

153d Civil Engineering Squadron

OrganizationCodes

AF/AFNG

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• fed-internal-search
• nguard
• public
• vet

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The primary purpose 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 153d Airlift Wing and Cheyenne Regional Airport/Jerry Olson Field. The Fire Chief has the responsibility of one fire station and is given wide latitude for exercising personal initiative and judgment in planning, coordinating, and establishing procedures to run and operate the Fire Protection Flight. Duties are performed independently within the confines of regulations, directives, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, and similar guidance from higher headquarters. a. Industrial or mission-related operations are characterized by: Large shops engaged in industrial or maintenance and repair activities. Many shops cannot be adequately protected by fire prevention techniques or require innovative prevention methods because of the basically hazardous nature of the operation. They are involved in activities such as the major overhaul and repair of aircraft and rockets and the use of highly flammable liquids and gases. Storage and movement of large quantities of highly flammable or explosive materials, such as gasoline and other fuels, conventional and nuclear explosives, or chemicals. b. Air traffic and support operations are characterized by: Armed military tactical aircraft; and a large aircraft rework facility, extensive flight line repair work, or hot pit refueling. c. Potential Severity of Fires - Degree B Airfield activities, which involve primarily passenger and cargo type aircraft, require constant standby during hours of operation to minimize hazard to large numbers of passengers, and to prevent potential spread to other aircraft or structures through run-off of burning fuel or by explosion. Standby and other protective measures are required with some frequency for hazardous operations. Storage facilities have large areas containing significant quantities of piled and stocked combustible materials. d. Fire Program Management - Degree C Ongoing training programs are particularly intense due to new or changing requirements such as, emphasis on hazardous materials incident control may require significant additional training on the appropriate response to numerous chemical hazards or the setting up of a special hazardous materials response team; recurring proficiency drills are required to build confidence, supplement fireground supervision, and assure effective response; numerous aircraft transit the airfield requiring continuing firefighter training on egress from numerous airframe configurations; the overall training program may have difficulty or significance such that one or more subordinates will be assigned full-time responsibility for training matters. The fire chief manages a program that actively and systematically pursues client participation in fire prevention. For example, fire program personnel or the fire chief hold meetings with installation supervisors and unit commanders to recruit and determine the special services of numerous personnel. Unit personnel in a variety of work situations monitor and exercise day-to-day responsibilities for fire safety and fire prevention practices. Fire program personnel regularly schedule safety orientations for new employees or tenants or systematically teach client groups fire safety. The fire chief manages a program concerned with upgrading installed fire protection systems. The installation has a large-scale building or facility renovation program requiring significant attention to the approval of construction plans, recommending the proper number and placement of exits, sophisticated alarm and fire suppression systems, etc., and monitoring phases of construction throughout the installation. The fire chief is responsible for negotiating mutual aid agreements to protect remote sites on the installation and/or assist local communities. These mutual aid agreements are arranged with three or more Federal or local fire departments. Some mutual aid requirements are particularly fluid, necessitating frequent updates or reassessments. The fire chief assesses the capability of other fire departments to provide required services. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Education

Requirements

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: U.S. Citizenship Required. Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. This position is subject to provisions of the DoW Priority Placement Program. Employees are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Veterans' Preference applies (if applicable) to this advertisement. May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial and one-year supervisory probation period. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval. PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 2. The employee is subject to random drug testing. 3. Must be certified by the DoD/DOW Fire Fighter Certification system as Fire Officer IV (includes Fire Officer I, II, III), Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), HAZMAT Incident Commander (includes Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations), and Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II). 4. Incumbent may work a minimum 56 or 60-hour week with supervisor's approval. 5. Required to participate in a physical fitness program and pass an annual physical. 6. Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless TDY or on leave. 7. Special Retirement Provisions Authority: One of the following may apply: a. FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5USC 8401(14), 5 USC 8412 (d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority: Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 31 Aug 89 OR b. CSRS Position covered as a secondary position under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 USC 8331 (21), 5 USC 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority: OPM Memorandum, dated 26 Jun 89. 8. This position meets criteria for secondary/administrative coverage under special retirement coverage provisions in that it requires prior experience in a primary or equivalent outside experiences a prerequisite. 9. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the Adjutant General.

Evaluations

CATEGORY RATING: Once the application process is complete, we will evaluate your application (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) to determine if you meet the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. Under our category rating procedures, you will be placed into one of three categories based on your resume and responses to the assessment questionnaire: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. a. Best Qualified: An applicant who substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors, and is fully competent to effectively perform all job requirements with minimal training or orientation. b. Well Qualified: An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements. The applicant may require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. c. Qualified: An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications of the position but is proficient in only some of the position's requirements. The applicant will likely require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted, or you may lose consideration for this position. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and will not receive further consideration for this job. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include responses to knowledge, skills, and abilities questions; completion of a work sample; and/or an interview. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

HowToApply

Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds two pages will not be eligible for consideration. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906924 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

WhatToExpectNext

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume - Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions. 2. Certifications - Required * DOD/DOW Fire Fighter Certifications as Fire Officer IV (includes Fire Officer I, II, III), * Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), * Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), * HAZMAT Incident Commander (includes Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations), and * Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II). 3. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable): Current or former federal employees must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure, and appointment type. 4. Cover Letter - Optional 5. Transcripts - Optional 6. Veterans Documentation: (if applicable, see below) *** If claiming Veterans' Preference ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active-duty member applies for a position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active-duty members applying for a position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: · Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member · Branch of Armed Forces · Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)) · Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty · Terminal leave start date (if applicable) · Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement) · Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge. · Signature by, or by direction of personnel office, unit or higher commander. VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES: Provide supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA Disability Ratings, etc. (if applicable) Applicant MUST submit appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in loss of veteran's preference. Legible copy of DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA Call Center or online. NOTE: Prior to appointment, agency will require veteran to provide a copy of the DD-214. a. CPS - 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 30% or more. b. CP - 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more, but less than 30%. c. XP - 10-Point Disability Preference; granted to recipients of the Purple Heart, persons with a non-compensable service-connected disability (less than 10%). d. XP - 10-Point Derived Preference; granted to widow/widower or mother of a deceased veteran, or spouse or mother of a disabled veteran. e. TP - 5-point preference. f. SSP - 0-point Preference If you claim 10-point preference, submit a Standard Form (SF-15) "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.) For non-disabled users, active duty for training by National Guard or Reserve soldiers does not qualify as "active duty" for preference. Additional Resource: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.abc.army.mil/

OtherInformation

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/register/) Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: MR or NG Technicians who will lose or lost military membership through no fault of their own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement may exercise preference eligibility to DoD positions with the local commuting area in accordance with section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. If meeting this requirement, applicant must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification checklist" and copies of appropriate documentation, such as the received notification letter indicating no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and at minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible: If applicant is on retained grade based on receiving a written Reduction in Force (RIF) notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgraded dated within the last two years, may exercise preference eligibility to DoD positions at the retained grade, within the local commuting area. If meeting this requirement, applicant must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification checklist" and copies of appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower grade notification, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Eligible Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement: If applicant is an MR or NG Technician who will or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies them from military membership or from holding the required military grade, and has applied for or is receiving a disability retirement annuity, may exercise preference eligibility to DoD positions within the local commuting area and understands that the position to which they are applying for must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. If meeting this requirement, applicant must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the received notification letter that states they are no longer eligible for membership due to a service-connected disability.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

william.e.pacheco.civ@army.mil

AgencyContactPhone

(307) 292-5119

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness
• National security