BFD Marine Engineer

Boston Fire Department Marine Operations Manager

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Special Operations, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance operations of all Boston Fire Department Marine Assets. Manages department budgets as they relate to BFD marine operations. Operates vessels as required in accordance with department policies and procedures. Provides input and direction, as required, on the operation of department vessels. Provides project management oversight as needed for large capital marine projects as well as new builds. Representing the department's marine interests at a variety of municipal, regional, state, and federal meetings.

Responsibilities

• General oversight of the department's maritime assets, to include the marine unit, dive team, and water rescue operations (tech rescue).
• Overseen by the Deputy Chief of Special Operations, provides input and oversight of the budgets for the Marine Unit, Dive Team, and Tech Rescue, Water Rescue for all procurement-related goods and services requests with input from the entire Special Operations Command units.
• Submit requests for goods and services for marine assets and operations.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all marine vessels, including engines (inboard / outboard, diesel / gasoline), propulsion systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, navigation equipment, communication systems, and auxiliary machinery.
• Ensure all vessels are in a constant state of operational readiness for emergency response, routine patrols, and other planned activities.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and promotes a culture of safety within the marine unit.
• Ensure all vessel operations and maintenance procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., US Coast Guard, EPA).
• Conduct regular safety inspections of vessels and equipment.
• Provide project and executive level management for marine capital projects to include vessel new builds.
• May provide training to marine unit personnel on basic vessel maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Represent the BFD, as required, at meetings and conferences that relate to marine operations.
• Oversee and coordinates BFD marine repair and maintenance programs to ensure robust and sufficient marine firefighting capabilities are maintained.
• Coordinate and perform repairs on departmental marine assets.
• Coordinate with vendors and departmental stakeholders to ensure maximum uptime.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Drug Test Required CORI Required

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms : Union / Salary Plan / Grade : AFSCME / RA1-21A Hours per week : 40