Deputy Fire Chief

State of Vermont • Burlington, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Fire Chief provides and supervises 24-hour fire protection services at Burlington International Airport. This potentially dangerous and physically demanding role supervises all Airport Fire Fighter Assistant Chiefs and manages a wide variety of fire, rescue, and administrative activities. The successful incumbent is an employee of the State of Vermont Military Department and oversees 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; and related duties. Duties are performed under the supervision and direction of the Fire Chief, a full-time Vermont Air National Guard employee.

Requirements

• Five (5) years as a paid or military firefighter supervising day to day and emergency operations.
• Airport Firefighter certification (Pro Board or IFSAC).
• Fire Officer III certification (Pro Board or IFSAC).
• Fire Instructor II certification (Pro Board or IFSAC).
• Fire Inspector II certification (Pro Board or IFSAC).
• Hazardous Material Incident Commander certification (provide copy of certificates).
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain a security line badge and favorable level security clearance.
• Must submit to and pass an annual physical examination conducted in accordance with NFPA Standard 1582 as determined by the Occupational Health Doctor.
• Must be able 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.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform under highly stressful conditions.
• Must work on the flight line, near military aircraft under armed guard.
• Must obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) by passing a federal background check (Tier 1) including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check.
• Must possess the CAC for successful completion of original probation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises all Airport Fire Fighter Assistant Chiefs.
• Manages a wide variety of fire, rescue, and administrative activities.
• Oversees aircraft rescue and firefighting.
• Oversees structural rescue and firefighting.
• Oversees emergency medical services.
• Oversees mutual aid.
• Oversees fire prevention.
• Oversees training.
• Oversees maintenance of equipment, extinguishers, and installed systems.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed