FIRE CHIEF / SITE MANAGER| (WFF) WALLOPS ISLAND VA

Paylocity; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Quest Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Chief / Site Manager to oversee NASA Fire Services at Wallops Flight Facility. This full-time, onsite leadership role directs emergency response, fire prevention, training, EMS, hazmat and technical rescue operations.

The Fire Chief will ensure NASA compliance, manage personnel and subcontractors, and coordinate with NASA leadership, program management and facility leadership to maintain 24/7 readiness.

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.
• Firefighter II certification required.
• Fire Officer IV certification required.
• Fire Inspector I certification required.
• Fire Instructor I certification required.
• Firefighter/Driver qualification required.
• ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300 and ICS-400 certifications.
• IS-700 and IS-800 certifications.
• Hazardous Materials Operations qualification.
• Technical Rescue Awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day fire department operations at Wallops Flight Facility.
• Serve as 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

Fire department leadership

Emergency response

Training & safety

EMS & hazardous materials

Technical rescue awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field

Tools

Firefighter II certification

Fire Officer IV certification

Fire Inspector I certification

Fire Instructor I certification

Firefighter/Driver qualification

ICS-100

ICS-200

ICS-300

ICS-400

IS-700

IS-800

Hazardous Materials Operations

Technical Rescue Awareness

Job description

Position Overview

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Chief / Site Manager to support NASA Fire Services at Wallops Flight Facility.

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 Wallops Flight 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 Wallops Flight Facility
• 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

Requirements

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
• ICS-100, ICs-200, ICs-300 and ICs-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 Wallops Flight Facility.