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Supervisory Fire Chief

Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summary

Provides operational oversight and supervisory management for the NIST Fire Protection and Emergency Response Program. Serves as a lead official in directing responses to emergency medical, fire, and hazardous materials incidents, ensuring tactical objectives are met.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$102,415 - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
ZA 3
Promotion potential
4
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - To attend trainings and meetings
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
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Financial disclosure required
Yes
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Announcement number
ADMR-137-26-13033799-MP
Control number
880611500

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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Duties

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The Supervisory Fire Chief provides operational oversight and supervisory management for the NIST Fire Protection and Emergency Response Program. This position also:

  • Operational & Supervisory Management: Provides operational oversight and supervisory leadership for the NIST Fire Protection and Emergency Response Program, managing daily fire and life safety operations.

  • Emergency Response & Incident Command: Serves as a lead official and exercises assigned Incident Command authority at emergency scenes, directing responses and subordinate staff during medical, fire, and hazardous materials incidents.

  • Program Administration & Strategic Advisory: Administers the NIST-wide fire prevention program and provides technical recommendations to senior leadership to protect research infrastructure and personnel.

  • Compliance & Safety Enforcement: Implements and monitors comprehensive fire prevention programs by enforcing established safety protocols, NFPA regulations, and federal mandates.

  • Program Evaluation & Reporting: Assesses daily operations and program effectiveness, reporting key findings and operational metrics to higher-level management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
  • Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
  • Designated and/or random drug testing required
  • Bargaining Unit Position: Yes- IAFF, 66/016
  • Selective Placement Factor: Firefighter 2 Certification, Fire Officer IV, Fire Inspector III, Maryland EMT B certification, Hazmat Operations Certification, MD CDL or state equivalent license (must be attached at time of application).

Qualifications

This position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-2 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a primary operational authority or program lead in fire and hazardous materials (hazmat) protection and prevention. This includes independently planning, developing, executing, and evaluating a comprehensive facility- or agency-wide fire and hazmat protection program; applying complex principles, standards, and regulatory procedures to mitigate fire and hazardous material risks; directing and coordinating incident response actions within an established Incident Command System (ICS) structure during complex emergency situations; and performing advanced fire emergency, suppression, and tactical functions in high-risk operational environments.


IN ADDITION, the applicant MUST be able to meet the following selective placement factor (Screen out): Skill in providing basic life support and emergency medical care as evidenced by a valid Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, EMT-B certificate.

To be considered for the position, applicants are required to provide the following certifications:
1. Certification in firefighter 2
2. Maryland Emergency Medical Technician -B Certification
3. Hazmat operations
4. Class B Driver's License/ Equivalent
5. Fire Inspector III
6. Fire Officer IV

Resume should indicate the following trainings have been completed:
HAZMAT Technichian
HAZMAT Incident Commander training
ICS 100
ICS 200
ICS 300
ICS 400
IS 700
IS 800

Must attach certification at time of application to be considered for the position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site:
Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

  • We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions.
  • You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position.
  • All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
  • A supervisory probationary period may be required.
This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over
Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking
Standing
Crawling
Kneeling
Repeated bending
Climbing, use of legs and arms
Both legs required
Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
Both eyes required
Depth perceptionHearing (aid may be permitted)

This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to:
Outside
Excessive Heat
Excessive Cold
Excessive Humidity
Excessive dampness or chilling
Dry atmospheric conditions
Excessive noise, intermittent
Constant noise
DustSilica, asbestos, etc.
Fumes, smokes, or gases
Solvents (degreasing agent)
Grease and oils
Radiant energy
Electrical energy
Slippery or uneven walking surface
Working around machinery with moving parts
Working around moving objects or vehicles
Working on ladders or scaffolding
Working below ground
Working with hands in water
Vibration
Working closely with others
Working alone

This position requires the passing of a drug test

This position requires filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST select at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) to receive consideration for this position.

Rating: Applications will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Fire Management
  • First Response
  • Organizational Awareness

If the minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements are met, your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals, or awards relevant to the duties of the position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses in the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. To preview the questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033799

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. You will be referred depending upon your eligibility (i.e., Merit candidate, veterans preference, etc). Please review the Evaluation Process on how applicants are review and referred based upon how they wish to be considered for the position.

CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility

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Agency contact information

Audrey Zimmerman
Email
audrey.terry@nist.gov
Address
Emergency Services Office
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
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