FIRE CHIEF / SITE MANAGER| (ARC) MOFFETT FIELD CA

Paylocity; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Chief / Site Manager to support NASA Fire Services at Ames Research Center. The incumbent will lead the onsite fire services operations, ensuring readiness across emergency response, training, safety, EMS, hazmat, and technical rescue.

The role requires directing personnel, maintaining staffing, and coordinating with NASA leadership to meet strict NASA requirements and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years as Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief managing at least 20 firefighting personnel.
• Firefighter II certification
• Fire Officer IV certification
• Fire Inspector I certification
• Fire Instructor I certification
• Firefighter/Driver qualification
• IC-100, IC-200, IC-300 and IC-400
• IS-700 and IS-800
• Hazardous Materials Operations qualification
• Technical Rescue Awareness
• Must meet at least one specialty area (Operations, Safety, Training, Fire Prevention, or EMS) requirements.
• Must meet NASA security, background, medical, and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fire department operations at Ames Research Center
• Serve as the facility Fire Chief and onsite Site Manager
• Manage assigned fire services personnel and subcontractors
• Maintain operational readiness and required staffing
• Oversee firefighting, emergency response, EMS, fire prevention, training, hazardous materials, and technical rescue activities
• Ensure compliance with NASA requirements, policies, procedures, certifications, and safety standards
• Coordinate with NASA leadership and program management
• Participate in required meetings, reviews, and reporting
• Support emergency, surge, and mutual-aid operations as required
• Maintain 24/7 availability by phone as required for site leadership

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Site management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field

5+ years experience as Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Chief / Site Manager to support NASA Fire Services at Ames Research Center.

The Fire Chief / Site Manager will serve as the full-time, onsite leader responsible for the overall management and day-to-day fire services operations at the assigned NASA facility. This position provides leadership across emergency response, fire prevention, training, safety, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fire department operations at Ames Research Center
• Serve as the facility Fire Chief and onsite Site Manager
• Manage assigned fire services personnel and subcontractors
• Maintain operational readiness and required staffing
• Oversee firefighting, emergency response, EMS, fire prevention, training, hazardous materials, and technical rescue activities
• Ensure compliance with NASA requirements, policies, procedures, certifications, and safety standards
• Coordinate with NASA leadership and program management
• Participate in required meetings, reviews, and reporting
• Support emergency, surge, and mutual-aid operations as required
• Maintain 24/7 availability by phone as required for site leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief managing at least 20 firefighting personnel
• Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an additional 5 years of qualifying Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief experience
• Firefighter II certification
• Fire Officer IV certification
• Fire Inspector I certification
• Fire Instructor I certification
• Firefighter/Driver qualification
• IC-100, IC-200, IC-300 and IC-400
• IS-700 and IS-800
• Hazardous Materials Operations qualification
• Technical Rescue Awareness
• Must meet the requirements of at least one applicable specialty area, including Operations, Safety, Training, Fire Prevention, or EMS
• Must meet applicable NASA security, background, medical, and physical requirements

Certification Requirements

Qualifying certifications may include Department of Defense (DoD), Pro Board, state certification boards, or equivalent certifications accepted by NASA.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite leadership position at Ames Research Center.

Candidates should submit a current resume and applicable certifications for consideration.