Fire Chief Job in Cape May, NJ

Summary

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

• Land and base management

  Current or former employees of a base management agency.

• Veterans

  Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

• Military spouses

  Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

• Individuals with disabilities

  Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

  Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Duties

This position is located in the Fire & Emergency Services Division, Facilities Engineering Department, USCG Training Center Cape May (TCCM) in New Jersey. The Fire Chief provides immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations for an all-hazard emergency services fire department. The incumbent of this position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of TCCM Fire & Emergency Services, and provides direct program management and oversight for administration, operations, prevention and all organizational related services.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Your major duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing structural firefighting, rescue, fire prevention, emergency medical service personnel response, hazardous material (HAZMAT) technician-level leak-spill-fire control, confined space entry and rescue, and training.
• Administering a program concerned with the prevention, inspection, and control of fires and hazardous materials incidents.
• Developing work schedules, assigns, directs, and reviews the work assigned military and civilian Firefighter
• Performing, organizing and/or directing comprehensive on-site inspections and surveys worksites on a recurring basis to identify and evaluate conditions which may be hazardous.
• Reviewing inspection reports for technical violations cited and tracks organization's enforcement responses to ensure timely and appropriate enforcement actions are taken.
• Planning and reviewing emergency preparedness procedures and operations.
• Developing, coordinating, and implementing fire-related operating policies, preventative maintenance, and training programs
• Evaluating work practices, procedures and physical conditions to determine compliance with required or accepted fire and life safety protection codes and standards and established fire-safety policy.

MAXIMUM AGE RESTRICTION: This position meets the definition for "primary/rigorous position" contained in 5 CFR 842.802 and is subject to a maximum entry age of 37. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for initial appointment. This does not apply to preference eligible veterans or to applicants who previously served in a covered position. You must complete a pre-employment physical prior to employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Working conditions include such factors as extreme heat; thick and potentially toxic smoke, heights, enclosed and/or smoke filled spaces, wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus while carrying heavy loads, which may exceed 100 pounds. Applicants are required to meet the physical requirements of the position in accordance with NFPA 1582 and must participate in a daily physical fitness program to effectively perform the rigorous tasks required of the position.

Expected to actively participate in a department approved physical fitness exercise and wellness program designed to maximize job performance on guidance from NFPA 1500, Fire department Occupational Safety and Health Program, NFPA 1582, and NFPA 1583, Health Related Fitness for Firefighters. Fitness program will include fitness assessments as outlined in NFPA 1582 and NFPA 1583.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position
• The applicant is subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
• This position is not in a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.
• Selectee works rotating and floating shifts.
• Maximum entry age restriction (37).
• Subject to recall and off-duty status as emergency operations necessitate.
• Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 08/16/2025.

It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Bre'anna Miles at bre'anna.m.miles@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.