Fire Chief

Fire Chief

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Warren, Michigan

Salary Range: $98729 - $128350 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Department, on Detroit Arsenal, Warren/Macomb MI. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary)

Major Duties:

• Serve as Fire Chief for the management and supervision of Fire Protection and Prevention Programs, and daily fire department operations.
• Direct firefighting activities by developing procedures, techniques, and methods of operation.
• Supervisory responsibility for the installation fire department consisting of approximately 42 employees to include two fire companies, communication center, Fire Prevention Section, and EMS.
• Provide technical advice on fire protection, fire prevention, emergency medical technician, and hazardous material/spill programs.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, regulatory compliance and technical competence.
• Plan and direct operations and activities of Fire and Emergency Services Division.
• Assign, direct, and evaluate work of the subordinate organizational elements.
• Serve as initial on scene commander for all emergencies, directing fire crews, equipment placement and operation; prescribes fire-fighting procedures and media with due regard for safety of personnel and property.
• Maintains liaison with operating officials on post, advising them on fire prevention regulations and programs.
• Advise management on problems or changes in methods and procedures and is available for 24-hour duty in case of emergency.
• Develops standard operating procedures, instructional and informational letters, etc., to be disseminated to the installation.
• Plan, develop and conduct coordinated training and inspection programs.
• Review plans and conduct on-site inspections of new construction or alteration of facilities for compliance with recognized fire safety standards and practices.
• Plan and assign work to be accomplished by subordinates based on priorities, assignment requirements, and capabilities of employees.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes which includes 1) Leading the work of firefighter personnel in fire suppression, hazardous material containment and mitigation, fire prevention and protection, and emergency medical services; 2) Implementing risk management fire and emergency service programs, polices, regulations and procedures; 3) Identifying team development needs for personnel; and Assisting with an annual organizational budget and other administrative responsibilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Selective Placement Factors: This position requires you to possess and maintain at the time of application the following: DoD, IFSAC or Pro-Board certifications: Fire Officer IV, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HAZMAT Operations and HAZMAT Incident Command. This position requires you to possess and maintain Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification issued by the State of Michigan or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (NREMT-B).

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/23/2026 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12864109). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. 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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-23