Salary: $84,796.00 - $202,269.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 09562
Department: Fire-EMS Department
Division: FD Office of the Fire Chief
Opening Date: 06/24/2025
Closing Date: 7/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

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The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Assistant Fire Chief (Fire Fighter Medic/Major-Y) position, grade Y-07 in the Emergency Services Division/Training & Leadership Academy Division
About the Position
The Assistant Fire Chief (Y07) is a high-level supervisory and executive-level management position that provides key management, administrative, and technical level support to a Deputy Fire Chief or the Fire Chief, and/or may function as the manager within a major functional area. Incumbents in this position supervise, lead, and direct the activities of one or more major operational or administrative functions, units, or programs and are responsible for strategic planning, policy development, fiscal management, and resolving complex Departmental problems, issues, or concerns. Assistant Fire Chiefs may represent the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chiefs, and the Department in various situations among other agencies, organizations, or stakeholders. Incumbents may be responsible for the management and coordination of complex emergency and non-emergency incident operations in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and technical rescue to ensure incidents are safely mitigated to protect and preserve life, property, and the environment. This position exercises an extensive degree of independent judgment and action in the performance of its duties and responsibilities within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Work is evaluated based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance of duties and responsibilities; adherence to established policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations; and the effectiveness and efficiency of the administrative and operational activities of their assignment. Incumbents in this position may be reassigned at any time at the discretion of the Fire Chief to other major executive-level management areas as necessary.

This position is designated "Essential", and the employee must be willing to participate during emergency situations in the event of a natural or manmade disaster and special activities/events. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

About the AgencyThe mission of the Prince George's County Fire /Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.
Examples of Work

• Manages, coordinates, and directs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services response activities of one of the Fire/EMS Department's four platoons, including the day-to-day administrative and emergency operations.
• Ensures adequate deployment of personnel and resources to meet the Department's mission.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents as necessary, specifically the most complex incidents, to provide/assume incident command or oversight to ensure safe mitigation to protect and preserve life, property, and the environment.
• Coordinates multi-agency and mutual aid responses when necessary.
• Conducts post-incident analysis and debriefings for major complex incidents.
• Directly supervises and conducts performance reviews for Battalion Chiefs, support staff, or other personnel.
• Manages a major operational/administrative bureau/division/program as directed by the Fire Chief
• Directly responsible for assuring all administrative matters, functions, or operations of a respective division or functional area are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Assists in budget preparation, resource allocation, and fiscal oversight.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public, elected officials, executive leadership, and subordinates.
• Receives, reviews, and investigates citizens' complaints and ensures timely handling and preparation of responses and adjudication of problems.
• Administers the Fire/EMS Department's policies, procedures, and general orders and ensures compliance by all personnel
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, they are within the general, occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Fire Science and Emergency Services, Organizational Development, Business/Public Management, or field closely related to assignment/functional area.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience in a large career fire, rescue, and emergency medical services department, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a Chief Officer role, i.e., Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Chief. Experience must include service in a large department, having more than 350 career firefighters. There is no substitution for the required supervisory/management experience.
• Must have completed a structured traditional Career Recruit School or equivalent at the firefighter level.
• Must possess National Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications for Firefighter II, Fire Officer IV, Fire Inspector I, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Fire Department Incident Safety Officer.
• Must possess National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• Must possess Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification with the ability to achieve reciprocity in the State of Maryland with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent issued by state of residence.
• Must have completed all the noted certifications and trainings at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Fire Science and Emergency Services, Organizational Development, Business/Public Administration, Public Safety Leadership, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Paramedic licensure/certification with the ability to achieve reciprocity in the State of Maryland with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
• Chief Fire Officer (CFO) credential designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
• Executive Fire Officer (EFO) from the National Fire Academy.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Additional Information
Job Location:

9201 Basil Court Largo, MD 20774

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Pass a complete National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Medical Physical Examination and Psychological Screening.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class B and C driver's licenses.
• Be willing to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are also expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
• Achieve the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) credential designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Achieve reciprocity for EMS certification/licensure at the appropriate level (EMT or Paramedic) by the State of Maryland through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems within six (6) months of employment.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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01

I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or JD
• Doctorate/PHD
• Other

03

Which of the following best describes your major?

• Fire Science and Emergency Services
• Business/Public Management or Administration
• Organizational Development
• Public Safety Leadership
• Other Related Field
• Other Unrelated Field

04

If you selected "Other Related or Unrelated Field" for the previous question on education, please indicate your major.
05

How many years of progressive experience do you have in a large career fire, rescue, and emergency medical services department?

• I do not have any related experience
• Less than ten (10) years of progressive experience
• 10-11 years of progressive experience
• 12-13 years of progressive experience
• 14+ years of experience

06

How many years of supervisory experience in a Chief Officer role (i.e., Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Chief) do you possess?

• I do not have supervisory experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

07

Do you have progressive experience in a large fire department, having more than 350 career firefighters?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you completed a structured traditional Career Recruit School or equivalent at the firefighter level?

• Yes
• No

09

(Asst Fire Chief) Please check which of the following active certifications you currently hold.

• National Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications for Firefighter II
• National Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications for Fire Officer IV
• National Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications for Fire Inspector I
• National Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications for Hazardous Materials Operations
• National Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certifications for Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, AND 800
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification with the ability to achieve reciprocity in the State of Maryland with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
• Paramedic licensure/certification with the ability to achieve reciprocity in the State of Maryland with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
• Chief Fire Officer (CFO) credential designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
• Executive Fire Officer (EFO) from the National Fire Academy.
• Other

10

If you selected "Other" to the previous question regarding certifications, please specify your certifications.
11

Do you possess a valid Class "C" Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have a valid Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

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