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Position Title
FIRE CHIEF
Agency
Pacific Air Forces
Announcement Number
9E-AFPC-11861613-917708-SKR Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 27, 2023 to Monday, March 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.

We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
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2. 30% DAV - Are you a veteran who separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from active duty under honorable conditions and;
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

You must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy must show character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service and Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service disability letter.  If claiming 10-point preference, you must also submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. AF DCIPS Interchange - Are you a current permanent Air Force or Space Force DCIPS employee eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement (i.e. employee who served continuously for at least one year in a DCIPS position or involuntarily separated from such appointments without personal cause within the preceding year)?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit copies of SF50 showing at least one year in a DCIPS position AND a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
4. AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP?   If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
5. DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional DoD (Army, Navy, Marines, DLA, DFAS, or DoDEA) employee in the competitive service?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
6. EO 12721 - Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee
AND 
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating
AND
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? 

NOTE:  You must submit sufficient SF-50's to document 52 weeks creditable time in an overseas position with your application.
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7. EO 13473:
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
 -OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

NOTE:  You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).

For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
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8. Reinstatement - Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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9. ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.  
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10. Land Management - Are you a current Land Management employee?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question you must submit a copy of your SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.  

OR

Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
 
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11. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:  I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 
NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 
NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.  Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.  Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).

Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim.  You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.

 
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12. National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA) - Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.  If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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13. Non-AF DCIPS Interchange - Are you a current permanent DoD (non-Air Force) DCIPS employee eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement (i.e. employee who served continuously for at least one year in a DCIPS position or involuntarily separated from such appointments without personal cause within the preceding year)?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit copies of SF50 showing at least one year in a DCIPS position AND a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
14. NAF - Are you currently serving on a NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) position without time limitation, or been involuntarily separated from such an appointment without personal cause within the preceding year; AND a position without time limitation continuously for a least one year.  NOTE: You must submit a copy of your most recent personnel action and a prior personnel action that reflects at least one year of continuous service as a NAF/AAFES employee in a position without time limitation at time of application. (limit characters)
15. Non-DoD Transfer - Are you currently employed as a permanent career or career-conditional Non-DoD (Dept of Labor, VA, etc.,) employee in the competitive service?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
16. Other - Are you on a current permanent position in the federal service and an employee for a federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management or with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements (e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc.). NOTE: If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50, or equivalent employment document AND a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package. (limit characters)
17. People with Disabilities, Schedule A - Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., you must provide a proof of a disability letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist or any federal, state or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources

For sample Schedule A Disability letter, review OPM Sample Schedule A Letters.
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18. VEOA - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
 
Are a preference eligible.
 
-OR-
 
Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:  In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service.  NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration. (limit characters)
2. I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a: (limit characters)
3. I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. (limit characters)
4. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
5. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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6. Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?

NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
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7. Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?

NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
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8. If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
2. I am able and willing to submit to a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. (limit characters)
3. This position requires a Secret security clearance. I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service. (limit characters)
4. I am able and willing to assume a lead/supervisory position. (limit characters)
Effective 1 Jun 2000, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. IMPORTANT: If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR), please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. NOTE: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reach Back Center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration. (limit characters)
5. I certify that I currently possess Airport Fire Fighter certification. (limit characters)
6. I certify that I currently possess HazMat Awareness certification. (limit characters)
7. I certify that I currently possess HazMat Incident Commander certification. (limit characters)
8. I certify that I currently possess Hazmat Operations certification. (limit characters)
9. I certify that I currently possess Fire Fighter I certification. (limit characters)
10. I certify that I currently possess Fire Fighter II certification. (limit characters)
11. I certify that I currently possess Fire Inspector I certification. (limit characters)
12. I certify that I currently possess Fire Inspector II certification. (limit characters)
13. I certify that I currently possess Fire Instructor I certification. (limit characters)
14. I certify that I currently possess Fire Instructor II certification. (limit characters)
15. I certify that I currently possess Fire Officer I certification. (limit characters)
16. I certify that I currently possess Fire Officer II certification. (limit characters)
17. I certify that I currently possess Fire Officer III certification. (limit characters)
18. I certify that I currently possess Fire Officer IV certification. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a FIRE CHIEF, GS-0081-13. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, choose the one letter beside the statement that best describes your work experience as relevant to the position of FIRE CHIEF, GS-0081-13. (NOTE: The selection you make must be supported by a detailed block of work experience in your resume or application). Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Establish, revise, or review policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
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3. Provide technical advisory services to management on all matters pertaining to fire protection and prevention.
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4. Provide technical advice on fire protection aspects of engineering projects; aircraft operational training programs; munitions storage, processing, and handling; supply storage; fuel storage and handling; aircraft and vehicle maintenance operations; and utilization of buildings and facilities.
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5. Provide subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures and guidelines.
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6. Evaluate fire departments with which mutual aid agreements exist to ensure their capability to provide firefighting assistance.
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7. Assure that equipment is properly utilized, determining and using the more effective combative agent for various types of fires.
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8. Take charge when highly classified weapons or equipment are involved in fire, watching exposures and taking necessary precautions for protecting surrounding facilities.
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9. Determine routes to travel to scenes of emergencies, make final determination of area to be cleared, and instruct guards of such areas so that they may be cleared until all personnel are rescued and/or area is declared safe.
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10. Make final determination as to the special actions for forcible entry or rescue to be taken.
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11. Direct, coordinate and oversee work through subordinate supervisors.
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12. Explain performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
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13. Review developmental needs of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees and make decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees.
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14. Balance workload and provide overall direction and vision to the subordinate unit chief on a wide range of fire protection, prevention, crash rescue, and administrative issues.
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15. Plan and schedule work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution, and ensures effective use of organizational resources to achieve organization goals and objectives as well as installation customer needs.
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16. Review reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepare detailed responses.
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CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
17. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below. (limit characters)