DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY
SCHEDULE AND PAY RANGE: 81-04
CLASSIFICATION: Fire/Crash Rescue Supervisor (Deputy Chief of Administration / Prevention)
TYPE OF VACANCY: Permanent Classified/Full-Time
SHIFT/HOURS OF WORK: Scheduled work week is primarily an administration schedule (Monday-Friday) with shift type work of up to 56 hours per week, and may include 10, 16 or 24-hour coverage on varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays, depending on mission requirements.
LOCATION: 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell Air National Guard Base, Milwaukee, WI
CONTACT: Michele Sorum, HR Specialist – 608-242-3149 or michele.sorum@widma.gov.
POSTING DEADLINE: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Who May Apply:
Transfer opportunities are open to current permanent classified state employees in DMA who meet the qualifications for the position and:
- whose current classification has the same or counterpart pay schedule and range as the posted position, or
- are seeking a lower-level position as a demotion
To determine whether a movement is a promotion, transfer, or demotion, employees can enter their current classification and the classification of the vacancy on the Counterpart Determination tool posted on the Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management website.
Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Base Fire Chief, serve as the Deputy Chief for the department as well as supervising and coordinating the fire department fire inspection and prevention program. Perform duties of Fire Chief in his absence. Assist Fire Chief with the supervision of all firefighting and crash rescue operations and work activities for entire department to include other State Supervisors. Supervise and administer the operations of a crash/fire rescue shift as needed. Coordinate and perform the prevention, control and extinguishment of all types of fires on the ground and coordinate and perform related rescue, first aid and property preservation. Includes fires or potential fires involving buildings, structures, operational processes, grounds, aircraft (including military aircraft), missiles and separate or component weapons or other materials. It also includes the operation and coordination of operator maintenance of all types of firefighting and related rescue vehicles, equipment, systems and devices and services in support of overall base emergency contingency operations. Train and guide personnel. Perform all other related tasks as prescribed by the Base Fire Chief. Scheduled work week is primarily an administration schedule (Monday-Friday) with shift type work of up to 56 hours per week, and may include 10, 16 or 24-hour coverage on varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays, depending on mission requirements..
Qualifications:
Minimally qualified candidates will have the following DoD certifications, or equivalent certifications from a program or organization that is accredited by IFSAC or ProBoard:
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor II
- Fire Inspector II
- Haz-Mat Incident Commander
Well-qualified candidates will also have the following DoD certifications, or equivalent certifications from a program or organization that is accredited by IFSAC or ProBoard:
- Incident Safety Officer
- Health and Safety Officer
How to Apply
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a current resume that indicates your training, education and work experience as it relates to the qualifications listed above.
Submit these materials by way of email to Michele Sorum, HR Specialist at michele.sorum@widma.gov. Make certain to put “Fire/Crash Rescue Supervisor” in the subject line to ensure prompt attention.
To be considered for this opportunity, materials must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Questions regarding this position and eligibility determinations, can be directed to the contact listed above.