Installation Fire Chief

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a driven Installation Fire Chief at Fort Indiantown Gap. This position gives you the chance to lead fire protection efforts that make a direct impact on the safety of the entire installation. You will guide a skilled team, strengthen modern fire prevention programs, and take charge during major emergency operations. This role is ideal for leaders who bring purpose, focus, and a strong drive to move a high-performing organization forward.
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This position directs fire protection operations at Fort Indiantown Gap and ensures that the fire station meets mission needs and safety standards. As a Installation Fire Chief, you will perform the following duties:

• Station Leadership: Lead operations, oversee staff activities, and coordinate mission-focused tasks
• Policy Oversight: Establish and review policies, procedures, goals, and mission objectives to improve performance
• Emergency Response: Direct staff and issue instructions during crash, fire, and urgent situations
• Training Management: Develop master training programs, evaluate needs, and ensure firefighters meet certification requirements
• Resource Planning: Assess resource requirements and recommend equipment, training, and contract service acquisitions
• Supervisory Duties: Complete performance reviews, approve leave, manage staffing, and guide employee development
• Interagency Coordination: Maintain strong relationships with police, safety officials, and municipal and other federal fire departments

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as an Installation Firefighter Supervisor, DMVA (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of firefighting experience as a member of a municipal or governmental fire department that includes two years in a supervisory capacity and possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess Fire Officer IV, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Operations, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and  Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certifications issued by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (NPQS).
• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
• You must initially and annually meet the physical fitness and agility standards of Department of Defense Manual 6055.05, Occupational Medical Examinations: Medical Surveillance and Medical Qualification.
• You must obtain within one year of hire and maintain over the course of employment a valid Class B Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license.
• You must obtain within one year of hire and maintain over the course of employment valid Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF), Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, and Driver/Operator Aerial certifications from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualifications System (NPQS).
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must pass a background check to obtain and maintain access to federal computer networks.
• You must be willing and able to work in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.