Airport ARFF & Operations Specialist

Eagle County Government; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness program

15 paid holidays

Paid time off starting at 12 days

Job summary

Eagle County Government is seeking a dedicated ARFF firefighter to perform firefighting, rescue, and airport operations duties at the Eagle County Regional Airport. You will respond as part of a team to emergencies, perform snow removal and maintenance, and ensure safe airfield conditions while handling a mix of administrative tasks.

The role requires extensive certifications and licenses with strict timelines, including FAA ARFF/Part 139, NIMS, and Colorado state certifications.

Qualifications

• IFSAC/ProBoard/State certification for Firefighter I
• Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certification
• First Responder First Aid training within 45 days of employment
• Progressive aviation-firefighter certifications (ASOS/ACE OPS) within set timelines
• FAA ARFF and Part 139 Live Fire training
• NIMS training (ICS-100/200/700/800) within required timeframes
• Colorado Firefighter II within two years
• Airport Firefighter certification (Colorado/IFSAC) within three years
• Colorado driver’s license with clean DMV record
• Must pass 10-year criminal history background check and maintain FAA/TSA clearance

Responsibilities

• Responds to airport emergencies as part of a team to provide fire and rescue services.
• Performs ARFF, airport operations, and maintenance duties.
• Conducts snow removal, inspections, and maintenance of airport facilities.
• Operates equipment to maintain airport property and facilities.
• Works rotating shifts including some holidays and weekends.
• Ensures safe airfield conditions; performs administrative, professional, and technical tasks in support of the airport.

Education

IFSAC/ProBoard/State Firefighter I

Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations

40-hour First Responder First Aid

ASOS Basic Certification

ASOS Advanced Certification

ACE OPS

FAA ARFF Training

FAA Part 139 Live Fire

NIMS ICS-100/200/700/800

Colorado Firefighter II

Colorado Airport Firefighter (IFSAC)

Colorado Driver's License

Job description

Eagle County Government is seeking a dedicated ARFF firefighter to perform firefighting, rescue, and airport operations duties at the Eagle County Regional Airport. You will respond as part of a team to emergencies, perform snow removal and maintenance, and ensure safe airfield conditions while handling a mix of administrative tasks.

The role requires extensive certifications and licenses with strict timelines, including FAA ARFF/Part 139, NIMS, and Colorado state certifications.