Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief

Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
• Raleigh, NC, United States

Welcome aboard the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority team, where our work environment resembles a well-oiled aviation crew. As operators of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, we connect central and eastern North Carolina to people and places that matter the most, serving 14.5 million passengers in 2023 and supporting over 85,000 local and regional jobs with a $17 billion annual economic impact. Here, accountability and collaboration are our navigational beacons, guiding us through every task with precision and teamwork.

Picture yourself as a vital member of our crew, each role crucial to ensuring smooth operations and safe passage for all. Like a pre-flight checklist, we take workplace safety seriously, conducting thorough pre-hire drug, background, and fingerprint checks to ensure a secure environment for every team member. Whether you're stationed indoors, orchestrating behind the scenes, or outdoors, feeling the rush of the runway, you'll find a supportive atmosphere where your contributions make a real difference.

We are committed to delivering excellent airport services, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled customer service, earning a Top Five ranking in passenger satisfaction among large North American Airports in a 2023 J.D. Power survey. At RDU, we believe in investing in our people with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including professional growth and development opportunities. Join us in this high-flying adventure where accountability, collaboration, and safety are the wings that propel us toward success-watch your career soar with RDU!

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand's standards.

Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

Step into the cockpit of leadership as our next Airport Fire Rescue Deputy Chief-where strategy meets action on the front lines of aviation safety. In this role, you'll help chart the course and keep our Airport Fire Department mission-ready at all times. From aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) operations to structural firefighting, technical rescue, and emergency medical services, you'll ensure every response takes off with precision and lands safely.

As Deputy Chief, you'll serve as both air traffic control and co-pilot-managing daily operations, organizing resources, and guiding crews through high-pressure situations with calm, decisive leadership. You'll review and prepare incident reports with a keen eye for detail, ensuring every call becomes a learning opportunity that strengthens our department's performance. You'll also help steer the department's future by supervising and mentoring assigned personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Working alongside command staff, you'll assist in developing and managing the departmental budget and overseeing purchasing activities‑making sure our crews have the tools and equipment they need to respond at a moment's notice.

• Maximum – based on experience
• Minimum – $90,928.44

• Supervises and plans daily work schedule for crew, and schedules, organizes, and maintains records of required training for staff.
• Prepares performance appraisals, counsels employees on performance issues, holds disciplinary meetings as needed.
• Serves as Incident Commander and directs firefighting, crash, and rescue efforts.
• Prepares and reviews reports and activities on all fires, accidents, and emergencies.
• Supervises the cleaning and maintenance of stations, trucks, equipment, and grounds.
• Meets with internal and external customers and…