Airport Firefighter ; Assistant Chief of Operations

Position: Airport Firefighter 3 (Assistant Chief of Operations)
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Date posted 06/25/25

Applications due
08/31/25

Vacancy id190974

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Agency military and naval affairs, division of

Title airport firefighter 3 (assistant chief of operations)

Occupational category enforcement or protective services

Salary gradens

Bargaining unitm/c - managerial/confidential (unrepresented)

Salary rangefrom $71743 to $71743 annually

Employment type

full-time

Appointment type permanent

Jurisdictional class "other" (generally military law positions)

Travel percentage 10%

Workweek variable

Hours per week 53

Workday

From 6 am

To 6 am

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County schenectady

Street address stratton air national guard base

1 air national guard road

City scotia

Stateny

Zip code
12302

Duties description the airport firefighter 3/assistant chief of operations (assistant chief) works under the supervision of the base civil engineer and base fire chief or other chain of command personnel. The position is responsible for managing the training and safety programs for all fire department personnel, which may include military members, and ensures all personnel meet required training standards as outlined in federal/state rules and regulations, including national guard bureau (ngb) and air force regulations;

and applicable new york state division of military and naval affairs (dmna) policies - current and as amended. In addition, when necessary, the assistant chief will perform the duties of a firefighter.

The assistant chief ensures the day-to-day operations of the fire department are carried out in accordance with ngb standards, agency policies and applicable federal and state statutes. Specifically, the assistant chief of operations ensures compliance with the provision and standards found in the master cooperative agreement (mca) between ngb and dmna, and more specifically appendix 24, as well as agency and labor contract policies and procedures - current and as amended.

This position is management confidential and is not covered under labor contract provisions within the dmna. Where applicable, however, the position is afforded a geographical salary adjustment and a uniform allowance.

Under the direction of the fire chief, and in support of the base mission, the assistant chief effectively manages airport firefighter activities and operations on a daily basis. The assistant chief must demonstrate leadership, professionalism and organizational skills at a higher level than the apff 1 and 2.

Duties of the assistant chief include but are not limited to the following:

* provide guidance and supervision of apff 1 and 2, in the normal course of operations.

* provide guidance and supervision of the training safety officer/assistant chief of training, in the normal course of operations.

* effectively complete assignments as tasked by fire chief or chain of command personnel.

* direct fire department operations during emergencies; and complete incident reports in a timely manner.

* provide detailed briefings on the effectiveness of fire department operations and programs.

* assume the duties of the fire chief when the chief is not on duty.

* assist the fire chief in the preparation and implementation of the departmental budget.

* work with the fire chief to prepare, assess and, when necessary, modify fire unit work schedules to effectively meet the base mission.

* accurately evaluate employee job performance, prepare annual performance programs and take corrective actions as necessary.

* coordinate and approve leave requests in accordance with policy and ensure airbase manning standards and requirements are maintained.

* review and approve employee bi-weekly timesheets prior to submittal.

* ensure all fire house personnel are participating in and completing required proficiency trainings.

* prepare and conduct instructional exercises as directed by fire chief.

* maintain all applicable publications and reference materials required for the daily operational needs and requirements.

* assist fire chief in the development of local procedures and directives.

* supervise the inspection and operational maintenance of all assigned vehicles and equipment in an effective and safe manner.

* ensure that fire department facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, neat and orderly fashion.

* may be required to report in the event of a major incident.

* provide fire suppression,…