Captain (Assistant Chief of Training)

Captain (Assistant Chief of Training)

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are not required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Captain (Assistant Chief of Training). This is a permanent full-time state position located at the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Oregon.

This position is represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) at Oregon Military Department - Portland Air National Guard Firefighters.

NOTE : This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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What You Will Be Doing

This position is a Captain of Training in charge of overall fire protection / prevention training activities on a typical Air Force installation. The duties and responsibilities meet the criteria for recognition of the position as an "Captain." The Captain for Training is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive training program of a sufficient magnitude for all functional areas of the base Fire Protection Flight.

Working Conditions

Work is performed on an active airport with mutual aid provided to nearby fire districts. Work is subject to exposure to hazardous cargo including but not limited to : poison or flammable chemicals, explosives, special weapons, munitions, fuel, weapons storage areas, fuel tank farms, aircraft maintenance, medical waste, body fluids, carbon / boron / graphite and similar fibers, engine exhausts, jet engine intake hazards, aircraft engine propeller hazards, wet / cold / windy / snow / ice / hot conditions, exposure to heights, confined spaces, and severe noise hazards. Required participation in employers' Drug Free Workplace Program. Includes random testing for alcohol and drugs.

What You Need to Qualify

Four (4) years of experience as a Firefighter or Firefighter Engineer.

Possession of the following certifications :

• Emergency Medical Technician or higher (National Registry or State of Oregon)
• HazMat Awareness
• HazMat Operations
• HazMat Incident Commander
• Fire Fighter I and II (IFSAC)
• Airport Firefighter
• Driver / Operator Pumper
• Driver / Operator ARFF Vehicle
• Driver / Operator Mobile Water Supply (MWS)
• Fire Instructor I and II Fire Inspector I and II
• Fire Officer I and II
• Fire Instructor III

Driving state vehicles on a regular basis is required to accomplish this work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, issued by the state where the employee resides, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Special Qualifications

Military Department "secret" security clearance Satisfactory annual physical examination Satisfactory annual physical assessment in accordance with NFPA 1582 standards Successful completion of Combined Physical Ability Test (CPAT) upon initial hire to the department

Additional Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Successful completion of Combined Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to initial hire date to the department.

Conditions of Employment

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DoD Confidential Security Clearance (T3). Duties and responsibilities include unescorted access to restricted areas that may contain classified equipment or materials up to secret level.

Must obtain and maintain Restrictive Area Badge and Port of Portland Airport driving badge.

This position is 56 hours work week and supports operational staff.

Compensation for scheduled FLSA overtime. Subject to emergency recall.

Satisfactory annual physical assessment in accordance with NFPA 1582 standards.

Satisfactory annual physical examination.

Employee is required to maintain a drug / alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug / Alcohol CPM's, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Work Experience

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.

Additional Information

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and / or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, preemployment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the recruiter or HR team for this job opening.

Veteran Percentage Points Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans' preference points, when you answer "yes" you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.

To qualify for 5 points A copy of your DD214 / DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.

To qualify for 10 points A copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability.

For Transitioning Service-Members A "working" Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date.

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Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff

971-209-5712

shawn.potapoff@omd.oregon.gov