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FIRE CHIEF

Air Mobility Command · Department of the Air Force

📍 McConnell AFB, Kansas 💰 $106437 – $138370/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Air Mobility Command
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: McConnell AFB, Kansas
Salary: $106437 – $138370/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: FEW
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-11-04
Application Deadline: 2026-11-12

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Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Fire Chief, responsible for the overall management and supervision of the fire protection/crash rescue and fire prevention program for the base.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Fire Protection Flight. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Civil Engineering objectives.

Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the flight, 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. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors.

Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Represents the Fire Protection Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with personnel, manpower, other staff officials, and municipal and other federal fire departments.

Assumes full charge at crashes, fire, or emergency situations, directing activities and personnel, transmitting instructions to Assistant Chiefs on the scene or other personnel as to the procedures to be followed. Determines need, budgets for, and recommends acquisition of additional and/or different fire protection, firefighting, and specialized rescue equipment, contract services, formal training, etc.

Contact

DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY · 1-800-525-0102

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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