Supervisory Fire Chief

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.

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born aftermust 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 stateequivalent license (must be attached at time of application).

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 Drivers 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