To plan, develop and implement Fire and Security Programs at Snohomish County Airport, to
provide leadership and management for the Fire/Security Department, to ensure the operation of
an effective incident response capability, and to support Airport community and tenant relations
programs.
JOB DUTIES:
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
1. Directs and is responsible for all fire and security programs.
2. Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises all phases of Airport public safety work
including fire inspections, fire prevention, fire fighting, security patrols , security response,
emergency medical services, hazard control and disaster preparedness; assists in
determining work priorities and prepares work schedules; coordinates operations with
other county units and departments as required.
3. Plans, schedules, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees using
quality management techniques and philosophy; recommends various personnel actions
to superiors as necessary, including hiring, development, discipline, transfer and
promotion of subordinates; supports county diversity and personnel programs; participates
in labor negotiations.
4. Responds to fire and aircraft disaster alarms; commands or delegates command of
emergency operations; deploys personnel and equipment as needed; is on call 24 hours a
day when in the local area.
5. Attends public, governmental, and professional meetings as a representative of the airport
and the county.
6. Enforces airport, county, state, federal (FAA) rules and regulations; develops recommends
and implements rules and regulations changes; ensures all staff members are properly
trained to comply with programs covering hazardous materials and safety.
7. Maintains liaison with other fire departments and law enforcement agencies; participates
in regional programs; requests backup as necessary.
8. Develops for submission: the annual fire/security department budget; capital improvement
program; strategic plans, department plans, goals and objectives; training strategies and
plans; directs and monitors program and budget execution, recommends and takes action
when appropriate.
9. Supports Paine Field Intern and management program with training relative to fire/security
programs.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports.
2. May perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A two-year college degree in Fire Science and additional college level courses in
management and public administration or business; AND, five (5) years experience as a full time
fire service officer and relevant experience in fire service training/instruction; OR, any equivalent
combination of training and /or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Must pass job related tests.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in airport crash/fire/rescue, airfield operations, and/or security is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment. A combination license
endorsement may be required for employment. Candidates for employment may be required to
pass a post offer physical examination.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
fire fighting and security apparatus, equipment, procedures and techniques
incident command system
FAR Part 139 certification aircraft rescue and fire fighting requirements
current emergency medical response practices and techniques
occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations
current technology in fire, security, and office environments, including computer
applications
labor relations and negotiations
Ability to:
motivate personnel and develop team spirit and positive atmosphere
communicate effectively and convincingly verbally and in writing
develop and implement a vision, strategies, and goals
plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate level employees
read, understand and enforce safety rules and regulations
recognize, identify, and correct conditions which are hazardous to public safety
establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, subordinates, co
workers and the general public
critically analyze situations quickly and objectively utilizing good judgment
cope with stressful or emergency situations calmly and effectively
read, interpret and apply work related ordinances, codes, standards and regulations
utilize word processing and spreadsheet computer programs
SUPERVISION
The employee reports to and receives general direction from an Airport Deputy Direcctor.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohomish
.