Supervisory Fire Chief

National Institute of Standards and Technology • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

Provides operational oversight and supervisory management for the NIST Fire Protection and Emergency Response Program. Serves as a lead official directing responses to emergency medical, fire, and hazardous materials incidents and ensuring tactical objectives are met. The position is described as Deputy Fire Chief and assumes full scene command in the Fire Chief’s absence.

The role oversees firefighter training drills, building inspections, and equipment maintenance; serves as a training liaison between NIST Fire Protection and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue; and assists the Fire Chief with facility-wide fire protection programs. It collaborates with OSHE and NIST Research teams to support safety compliance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must meet time-in-grade or band requirements, as applicable.
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must complete Confidential Financial Disclosure Form OGE-450.
• Must undergo designated and/or random drug testing and pass a drug test.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST) in federal service, operating within the Incident Command System and executing advanced fire emergency functions, and planning, managing, and implementing strategic fire and hazardous materials protection and prevention programs; OR qualifying graduate education (a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.); OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate skill in providing basic life support and emergency medical care through a valid Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems EMT-B certificate.
• Must provide Firefighter 2 certification.
• Must provide Maryland Emergency Medical Technician-B certification.
• Must provide Hazmat Operations certification.
• Must provide a Class B driver's license or equivalent.
• Must provide Fire Inspector III certification.
• Must provide Fire Officer IV certification.
• Resume must indicate completion of HAZMAT Technician, HAZMAT Incident Commander, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, IS 700, and IS 800 training.
• Required certifications must be attached to the application.
• Transcripts must be submitted if qualifying through education; unofficial transcripts are accepted with the application, with official transcripts required before a final offer.
• Applicants with foreign education must submit an accredited evaluation, including a course-by-course listing.
• Must select at least one eligibility to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct fire, medical, and hazardous materials emergency operations.
• Assume full scene command in the absence of the Fire Chief.
• Oversee firefighter training drills, building inspections, and equipment maintenance.
• Serve as the training liaison between NIST Fire Protection and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.
• Assist the Fire Chief in developing facility-wide fire protection programs.
• Collaborate with OSHE and NIST Research teams to ensure safety compliance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Work-life flexibilities to help employees balance responsibilities at home and work.
• NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System offers HR flexibilities to help recruit and retain employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager