State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Airport Fire Chief (0176VR)

$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Connecticut Airport Authority, Bradley International Airport this class is accountable for directing the Emergency Services Unit engaged in firefighting and fire prevention activities and the provision of response services to medical, crash rescue and other emergency and non-emergency situations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff and operations of the Emergency Services Unit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of Emergency Services Unit to ensure preparedness of airport to respond to fire, air crash rescue, medical and other emergency response services; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of airport policies related to fire and emergency services; 
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of budget recommendations for staff, operating supplies and capital equipment needs; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; 
  • Ensures Incident Command System policies and procedures implemented appropriately; 
  • Designs and implements performance review standards for staff; 
  • Oversees facility inspection and reinspection program to ensure compliance with national and state fire prevention and safety codes; 
  • Directs preparation of reports on status of operations to ensure compliance with mandated federal and national reporting requirements; 
  • Ensures coordination of activities with federal, state and local authorities; 
  • Oversees training and advisory services for other state owned airports; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and techniques; 
    • and ability to evaluate emergency medical services situations and develop effective courses of actions; 
    • and ability to implement Incident Command System; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • firefighting, fire prevention and crash rescue practices and procedures as applied to airports and aircraft crash situations; 
    • fire investigation, inspection and prevention methodology and procedures; 
  • Knowledge of
    • budget preparation; 
    • training practices and procedures; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • skill in organizing and directing complex operational activities and procedures associated with firefighting and emergency medical services functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in an organized fire fighting service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of an Airport Deputy Fire Chief in charge of several companies at a fire station with direct responsibility for responding to airplane crashes or other fire related emergencies or hazardous situations at an airport handling passenger airlines with the service area covered by the fire station.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Operator's license with valid endorsements.
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or EMT - Paramedic certification.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification and/or licensing requirements.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(28)-Police-Protective Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(04)-OTHER NON-BARGAINING 

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Airport Fire Chief in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective June 28, 2013. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format, add Acknowledgement section, and adjust Core-CT Federal FLSA status.) Item No. 24-118R(2)

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/04/2024
CLASS: 0176VR; REV: 10/4/2024;