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Fire Chief - Airport
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Exam #: OC-65525
Title: Fire Chief - Airport
Deadline: October 19, 2021 5:00pm
Exam Date/Time: December 11, 2021 8:30am
Salary: $72,482 - $93,378 annually (Monroe County)
Description of Duties
This is a supervisory position responsible for the direction and supervision of firefighting and crash rescue activities for the Monroe County Department of Aviation located at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Duties include responding to emergency calls at any time, working in high degrees of heat, stress and noise, assigning duties to Firefighters – Airport, and the protection of life and property. Duties also include performing code enforcement activities relating to fire and life safety systems. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Director of Aviation while exercising independent judgment when responding to emergency situations. General supervision is exercised over Firefighters ‑ Airport and Fire Captains ‑ Airport.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus - five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in the field of fire or emergency services which must have been at a supervisory capacity.
Additional Information: Candidates for positions at the Monroe County Department of Aviation must meet the pre-employment requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542, prior to appointment.
Special Requirements: Possession of the National Certification as a Fire Officer 2, pursuant to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (submit copy of certificate) at the time of appointment (submit copy of certificate); AND,
Possession of a national ProBoard certificate issued by the New York State OFPC or other accredited agency under the National Professional Qualifications System established by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NFPA 1003) at the time of appointment (submit copy of certificate); AND,
Possession of a valid certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at any level* issued by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
*EMT, EMT-Intermediate (AEMT-1), EMT-Critical Care (AEMT-CC), EMT-Paramedic (AEMT-P) (submit copy of certificate); AND,
Possession of a valid New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Certificate indicating completion of the New York State Basic Code Enforcement Training Program at the time of appointment (submit copy of certificate) and throughout employment, or successful completion of the required courses of the New York State Code Enforcement Program within the required time specified by the New York State Department of State once appointed and maintain certificate throughout employment.
Must successfully complete Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Training provided by the Department of Aviation during the probationary period or otherwise be separated from the position.
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