USA Staffing

Position Title: FIRE CHIEF
Agency: Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number: MD-12755767-AF-25-037AT5 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, June 27, 2025 to Friday, July 11, 2025

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1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.

2. US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Have you ever been terminated for cause from civilain federal employment?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Please select the statement that best describes your status

A. I am currently Active Duty and am separating from the Military

B. I am currently Active Duty and planning to retire within the next six months

C. I am currently Military orders with the National Guard or Reserves

D. None of the above

1. Are you an Active National Guard/Reserve(AGR) or Active duty Servicemember that is expected to retire from active duty in the next 12 months?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you a current civilian employee of another federal agency?

A. Yes

B. No

1. If you are claiming Veterans Preference please include the following in your application packet:
Vet Pref:

- 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15.

- 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service

For more information regarding Veteran Preference please click the link below
https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets/hr/Pages/Federal-Hiring-Process.asp#veteranspreference

A. I am claiming Veterans Preference and understand if I do not include the documents listed above I be considered a non Veteran

B. I am not claiming Veterans Preference

We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 or equivalent level in the following:

(1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial,
volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
(2) rescue operations;
(3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards;
(4) operation of
fire communications equipment;
(5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and
prevention.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you have the following certifications, documentation must be submitted with your application to your substantiate certifications:

DOD Fire Fighter Certification system as Fire Officer IV (includes Fire Officer I, II, III),
Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I),
Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I),
HAZMAT Incident Commander (includes Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations),
Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II).
Maryland or National Registry
Emergency Medical Technician

A. Yes

B. No

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

3. How would you rate your experience applying fire prevention and fire fighting techniques in large shops that involve activities such as major overhaul and repair of aircraft and rockets and the use of highly flammable liquids and gases?

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

C. I have a fair amount of experience and a fair amount of demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity satisfactorily but could benefit from additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform this activity more effectively.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

E. I have extensive experience and extensive demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I am considered an expert; I am able to train or assist others; and my work is typically not reviewed by a supervisor. I have received verbal and/or written recognition from others in carrying out this activity.

4. How would rate your ability to handle fire prevention and fire fighting techniques when dealing with the storage and movement of large quantities of highly flammable or explosive materials, such as gasoline and other fuels, conventional and nuclear explosives, or chemicals?

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

5. How would you rate your knowledge of fire prevention and fire fighting techniques as it relates to air traffic and support operations are characterized by:
Armed military tactical aircraft.
and
A large quantity of fuel aboard aircraft (e.g., 50,000 pounds), or in storage (e.g., 1,000,000 gallons).

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

6. How would you rate your ability to handle fires in storage facilities have large areas containing significant quantities of piled and stocked combustible materials?

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

7. How would you rate your ability to reorganize work to increase effectiveness, productivity, and job satisfaction; justifies substantial changes to staffing levels, budgets, priorities, and/or services; estimates budget requirements and departmental capabilities; assigns work and reassigns subordinates based on special qualifications, departmental capabilities, or resources; sets performance standards and devises written instructions or procedures for non-routine work; implements the installations personnel management policies; prepares formal personnel actions, selecting, promoting, and disciplining employees; receives formal grievances and develops training plans?

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

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