Captain (Assistant Chief of Training)

Initial Posting Date:

10/14/2025

Application Deadline:

10/21/2025

Agency:

State of Oregon Military Department

Salary Range:

$8,596 - $10,843

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Captain (Assistant Chief of Training)

Job Description:

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Captain (Assistant Chief of Training). This is a permanent full-time state position located at the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Oregon.

This position is represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) at Oregon Military Department - Portland Air National Guard Firefighters

NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
 

OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace.  These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

What You Will be Doing
This position is a Captain of Training in charge of overall fire protection/prevention training activities on a typical Air Force installation. The duties and responsibilities meet the criteria for recognition of the position as an “Captain.” The Captain for Training is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive training program of a sufficient magnitude for all functional areas of the base Fire Protection Flight.

Working Conditions
Work is performed on an active airport with mutual aid provided to nearby fire districts. Work is subject to exposure to hazardous cargo including but not limited to: poison or flammable chemicals, explosives, special weapons, munitions, fuel, weapons storage areas, fuel tank farms, aircraft maintenance, medical waste, body fluids, carbon/boron/graphite and similar fibers, engine exhausts, jet engine intake hazards, aircraft engine propeller hazards, wet/cold/windy/snow/ice/hot conditions, exposure to heights, confined

spaces, and severe noise hazards. Required participation in employers' Drug Free Workplace Program. Includes random testing for alcohol and drugs.

What You Need to Qualify
Four (4) years of experience as a Firefighter or Firefighter Engineer.

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Possession of the following certifications:

Emergency Medical Technician or higher (National Registry or State of Oregon)

HazMat Awareness

HazMat Operations

HazMat Incident Commander

Fire Fighter I and II (IFSAC)

Airport Firefighter

Driver/Operator Pumper

Driver/Operator ARFF Vehicle

Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply (MWS)

Fire Instructor I and II
Fire Inspector I and II

Fire Officer I and II

Training additional certification:

Fire Instructor III

Driving state vehicles on a regular basis is required to accomplish this work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, issued by the state where the employee resides, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Military Department "secret" security clearance