Fire Chief – Title 5
Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force
This job in plain English
This is a Fire Chief job at the Wisconsin Air National Guard, based at the WI CRTC in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The position is temporary but indefinite, requires a Secret security clearance, and is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
- VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
This job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States. Veterans, current federal employees in the excepted service, and National Guard and reserve members may also apply.
What you would do
- Plan, organize and oversee the Fire Protection Flight activities
- Supervise personnel and direct work through subordinate supervisors
- Represent the Fire Protection Flight with installation and other organizations
- Take full charge at crashes, fires and emergencies, directing people and activities
- Decide on and recommend buying new fire, rescue and training equipment and services
Do you qualify for GS-12?
With experience: You need at least 1 year of experience at least equal to GS-11 that shows you can perform the duties, such as firefighting, rescue, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, or fire training. Experience can be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work.
With education: Undergraduate and graduate education is preferred but is not stated as a substitute for experience. You must provide transcripts or other proof of any education you claim, from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Certification from the DOD Fire Fighter Certification system as Fire Officer IV
- Certification as Fire Instructor II
- Certification as Fire Inspector II
- Certification as HAZMAT Incident Commander
- Certification as Airport Firefighter
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, and dates by month and year
- DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
- Transcripts if you qualify using education
- Proof of professional fire certifications
- SF 50 and other veterans' preference documents if applicable
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your resume and questionnaire show you meet the qualifications. If you rate yourself higher than your application supports, your score may be lowered or you may be removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must show hours per week and month and year dates for each job, or you may be rated ineligible
- List each required fire certification, since the announcement requires them
- Submit DD-214 and SF-15 with your application if you claim veterans' preference
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, with irregular and overtime hours possible and on call 24/7 unless on leave or TDY.
Conditions of employment:
- Must obtain and keep the required Secret security clearance
- Background investigation for federal employment suitability
- Covered by the Lautenberg Amendment; certain domestic violence convictions bar you from this job
- Occasional travel on military or commercial aircraft
- Irregular and overtime hours may be required
- Must join a physical fitness program and pass an annual physical
- On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless on leave or TDY
- Essential personnel; may be called for state emergencies, up to 14 days per year unless the TAG approves more
- Special firefighter retirement coverage applies (FERS or CSRS, secondary coverage)
- Possible probationary period
- Men born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $89,508 – $116,362 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-12 · General Schedule
- Location
- Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
- Appointment
- Temporary
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Fire Protection and Prevention (0081)
- Announcement
- WI-13070735-T5-26-352
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