Supervisory Firefighter

Location: Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Ground

Requires Relocation: No

Start Date: 14/01/2026

End Date: 27/01/2026

Offering Type: Permanent

Hiring Paths: The public

Service Type: Competitive

Travel Percentage: Not required

Full Time On-site

United States Army Installation Management Command

About United States Army Installation Management Command

Looking to make a difference? Join our team! Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army’s primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for managing the global supply chain and ensuring installation and materiel readiness across the Total Force. AMC is one of the Army’s largest commands with nearly 165,000 military, Army Civilian and contractor employees, impacting all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Since 1962, AMC has played a significant role in supplying our forces during wars, conflicts and contingencies, and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. From managing the Army’s global supply chain to providing quality of life programs for Soldiers and families; from providing financial management and contracting capabilities to leading the way in data analytics, AMC’s missions are wide ranging and critical. AMC’s workforce is at the core of the command’s support to the Warfighter. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a culture that puts people first, we have an extensive array of career paths available. Join today and be the power behind ensuring the best equipped and sustained fighting force in the world. Applicants may visit the Applicant Inquiry – CHRA Portal (army.mil) link if they have questions when applying for positions through USAJOBS. To submit an applicant inquiry, please visit: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq&validate=true

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Summary

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 at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford, MD. 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 the Assistant Fire Chief/Shift Supervisor in charge of the Emergency Services Division. Functions as acting Fire Chief when Fire Chief is not on shift and makes decisions on administrative matters and in emergency situations. Coordinates with Fire Chief in planning and administration within activities of the fire prevention and protection programs. Investigates fires to determine cause, origin, and contributing factors; assesses damage and monetary loss; and preserves evidence for official proceedings. Performs regular inspections of fire stations to ensure they are clean, orderly, and operated according to established policies. Ensures that all required records and data files for the Fire Prevention and Protection Division are accurately maintained and current. Briefs the Fire Chief and incoming shift supervisors on all significant events, including alarms, service requests, equipment failures, and operational changes. Supervise and direct the work of subordinate firefighters. Plans and conducts training and educational activities in fire prevention and protection programs.

Qualification

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Supervising work in controlling and extinguishing fires, emergency medical and HAZMAT situations 2) Distributing, coordinating, and monitoring work assignments of others and 3) ; evaluating, planning and directing the fire prevention and protection programs and operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Selective Placement Factors: This position requires you to possess and maintain at the time of application the following DoD, ProBoard, or IFSAC Firefighter Certification levels: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Incident Commander and Airport Firefighter. This position requires you to possess and maintain Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification issued by the State of Maryland or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (NREMT-B).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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