Airport Fire Fighter Assistant Chief

Overview

The Airport Fire Fighter Assistant Chief is responsible for supervising 24-hour fire protection services at Burlington International Airport.

Incumbent will provide a full range of services including, but not limited to:

 

• Aircraft rescue and firefighting
• Structural rescue and firefighting
• Emergency medical services
• Mutual aid
• Fire prevention
• Training
• Maintenance of equipment, extinguishers, and installed systems
• Related duties

 

This position will be function as a shift supervisor and will manage of a wide variety of fire, rescue, and administrative activities. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Fire Chief, a full-time Vermont Air National Guard employee. This position will work a 24 hour shift, then have 48 hours off.

 

This position is Group "C" retirement with mandatory retirement at age 57.

Who May Apply

This position, Airport Fire Fighter Assistant Chief (Job Opening #50742), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact David Henderson at david.henderson@vermont.gov

 

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Firefighting is potentially dangerous and physically demanding.

Emergency response can be highly stressful. Duties are performed on base and within the mutual-aid area during the course of a 24-hour shift. Exposure to extremely hazardous conditions is a job requirement. The work requires using a respirator, carrying equipment weighing fifty or more pounds, and possessing physical strength sufficient to carry victims during rescue operations. An incumbent must be physically fit and able to perform under highly stressful conditions. An incumbent must work on the flight line, near military aircraft under armed guard, and therefore must obtain a security line badge and favorable level security clearance. An incumbent will submit to and must pass an annual physical examination conducted in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582 as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor. An incumbent can be required, at any time, to submit to and cooperate with a physical examination as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor to verify his or her physical fitness for the job. An incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

Attendance at advanced fire protection and/or management courses will be required.

Mission critical assignments may require work outside of normal work hours absent prior notification. An incumbent will be required to participate in a physical fitness program as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor and NFPA, USAF, OSHA, and VOSHA requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more in a paid civilian or military fire department INCLUDING four (4) years or more supervising day-to-day and emergency operations.

 

OR

 

Vocational/technical school training in Fire Science or a relevant field AND seven (7) years or more in a paid civilian or military fire department INCLUDING four (4) years or more supervising day-to-day and emergency operations.

 

OR

 

College degree in Fire Science or a relevant field AND six (6) years or more in a paid civilian or military fire department INCLUDING three (3) years or more supervising day-to-day and emergency operations.

 

Note: Applicant requires current State of Vermont emergency medical services license of at least Emergency Medical Responder OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification of at least Emergency Medical Responder OR Department of Defense certification of at least Emergency Medical Responder.

 

Note: Applicant requires Pro Board OR International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification of: Airport Firefighter AND Fire Officer III AND Fire Instructor II AND Fire Inspector II AND Hazardous Material Incident Commander (provide copy of certificates).
 

NOTE: An incumbent must obtain a government vehicle operator's permit within four (4) months of employment.

 

NOTE: Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment physical examination in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582. Incumbent must apply for and obtain a favorable clearance upon selection and must maintain eligibility for the clearance for the duration of employment. Within six (6) months of employment incumbents must receive and maintain a security area line badge.

Preferred Qualifications

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