ARFF Assistant Chief — Strategic Airport Fire Leader

City of Cleveland; Ohio; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Cleveland is seeking an Airport ARFF Assistant Chief to oversee daily operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. You will direct staff, align operations with city objectives, and implement efficient procedures for emergency response and safety.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor's degree, significant management and leadership experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitution: two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.
• Six (6) years of full-time management experience required.
• Four (4) years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.

Responsabilidades

• Responds to the airport 24/7 for airport emergencies including accidents, incidents, and aircraft emergency response. Act on behalf of the Airport ARFF Chief in their absence or as directed.
• Review and recommend updates to the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) pursuant to FAR Part 139 covering Cleveland Airport System’s response to aircraft incidents and accidents, bomb incidents, structural fires, natural disaster, radiological incidents, sabotage or hijack incidents, power failure in aircraft movement area lighting, water rescue, and other such emergencies.
• Interprets FAA and NTSB regulations, advisory circulars, and NFPA standards pertaining to aircraft fire operations and determines procedures and policies accordingly.
• Keeps abreast of the FAA Part 139 Airport Certification as it pertains to ARFF operations, training and certification requirements.
• Ensures maintenance of apparatus and equipment, activities log, and other written reports of subordinates.
• Collaborates with team to develop, maintain and implement Standard Operating Guidelines for all work functions within Aircraft Rescue Firefighting and policies for ARFF section.
• Is responsible for hiring, development and performance of the assigned staff, counsels and coaches, and informs the Chief of issues as they arise.
• Conducts succession planning and develops high performing individuals to prepare them for additional leadership responsibilities.
• Assists with budget development, prepares funding proposals and is responsible for section procurements including ordering supplies/materials, services, requisitions and payments, and monitors contracts for compliance.
• Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

The City of Cleveland is seeking an Airport ARFF Assistant Chief to oversee daily operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. You will direct staff, align operations with city objectives, and implement efficient procedures for emergency response and safety.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor's degree, significant management and leadership experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a valid Ohio driver’s license.