Fire Chief

About this role

Specialized Experience (GS-11): One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the federal service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Fire Chief. Specialized experience includes: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department; (2) conducting rescue and emergency response operations; (3) detecting, reducing, or eliminating fire and life-safety hazards through inspections, investigations, and fire prevention activities; (4) operating fire communications and emergency response equipment; (5) responding to and controlling hazardous materials incidents; and (6) developing, implementing, coordinating, or providing training in fire protection, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, emergency preparedness, and firefighter safety programs. Specialized experience also includes: administering fire protection and prevention programs; conducting fire and life-safety inspections; ensuring compliance with applicable fire codes, safety regulations, accreditation standards, and hazardous materials requirements; supervisin

Requirements

Specialized Experience (GS-11): One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the federal service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Fire Chief. Specialized experience includes: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department; (2) conducting rescue and emergency response operations; (3) detecting, reducing, or eliminating fire and life-safety hazards through inspections, investigations, and fire prevention activities; (4) operating fire communications and emergency response equipment; (5) responding to and controlling hazardous materials incidents; and (6) developing, implementing, coordinating, or providing training in