Montrose County
ARFF Supervisor
The Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, safe and professional operation of the ARFF functions, to include maintenance of the Air Operations Area (AOA) in accordance with 14CFR 139 Regulations and all administrative responsibilities. The ARFF Supervisor is also responsible for the management of the Operations/ARFF Specialists assigned to ARFF operations. Works under the direction of the Airport Operations Manager and establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Provides supervision of the Operations/ARFF Specialists. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates day-to-day operations and administration of ARFF station, which include performance of duties of Operations/ARFF Specialists. Responsible for the enforcement of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of 14CFR Part 139. Responds to aircraft fire and EMS rescue and other incidents as outlined by the Airport Emergency Plan. Assists in Airport emergency situations and simulations. Responds to alarms for fires, hazardous chemical and emergency medical incidents Makes decisions as to the best methods of handling large-scale emergency and non-emergency incidents and provide Incident Command for these incidents when officers and firefighters are otherwise assigned, or the incident is of a nature requiring this level of command. Makes recommendations on ARFF station policies, procedures and SOP's. Responsible for maintaining the flow of communication and dissemination of information to and from Airport Operations Specialist, Airport Operations Lead and Director of Operations. Responsible for the development of cooperative inter-relations between the ARFF station and surrounding districts, city, and federal governments, law enforcements agencies, and EMS agencies. Shift and station assignments may vary depending on department requirements. Assists in airport sponsored functions. Assists in updating the Emergency Plan on an annual basis. Assists in ARFF Station RFP's. Performs airfield operations duties per 14CFR Part 139 Regulations. Proficiently operates heavy equipment used in the Airport Operations program for maintenance purposes. Operates hand, non-riding, and riding equipment used in crack sealing, airfield painting, weed control, etc. Assists with snow removal operations. Responsible for airfield electrical to include lights and sign panels. Wildlife mitigation. Assists with security as required by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542. Conducts airfield safety inspections. Identifies and reports maintenance needs of assigned equipment. Interfaces with FAA, TSA, USDA and State Officials. Attends department training and meetings as scheduled by the Airport Operations Manager Regular and predictable attendance is required. A High School graduate or equivalent; bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management or a related field preferred. A minimum of four (4) years ARFF, Airport Operations/maintenance or related experience, two (2) years supervisory experience preferred. FAA approved ARFF 40 hour course. 14CFR Part 139 training. 40 Hour FAA approved emergency medical services training. NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in a variety of written formats. Must be able to interpret, apply, explain and enforce all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences and levels of knowledge. Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and technical information derived from a variety of sources. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex and technical documents including contracts, maps, and complex management and financial reports and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to read, comprehend and translate information relayed in written or graphic format. Must be able to write policies, procedures, correspondences and other types of documents. Must have the ability to write speeches, articles and manuals and create presentations using original and innovative techniques and styles. Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and organizations and/or board of directors. Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information. Ability to effectively communicate with the public, federal, state and county officials, employees, community agencies and the public. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Work with the media to maintain a positive image of the County to the community. Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to diffuse the most intense situation with diplomacy and professionalism. Must have the acumen to navigate political waters of the County and other outside agencies and organizations. Demonstrate a commitment to the County's mission, values and core beliefs. Provide leadership, guidance and feedback to ensure continual quality improvement and respect the experience, cultural and overall diversity of those you lead and interact with. Must have the ability to work with moderate to complex mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, percentages, decimals, proportions rates and ratios. Must be able to analyze technical data and apply it to practical situations. Must have knowledge of basic financial transactions such as calculating interest, debit and credits. Must be able make rational decisions through sound logical and deductive processes and make sound judgments, decision making, problem solving, while planning directing and monitoring the work of the agency. Must be able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend or implement best options in support of strategic goals and objectives. Consider concrete and abstract variables. Must be able to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and present material in a clear and logical form, including oral and written presentations, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects and complete work under pressure pursuant to deadlines. Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must be proficient in word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, email, and the knowledge to save and retrieve documents from a variety of destinations and sources with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings. Ability to navigate uneven terrain. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations. Must be able to talk and listen, taste and smell. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 180 pounds. The employee must wear appropriate personnel protection equipment during emergency response operations such as self-contained breathing apparatus, HAZMAT encapsulating suite, road vest, and bunker gear. Work is performed primarily in office, vehicle, and outdoor settings; in all weather conditions including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquids chemicals, solvents and oil. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is reasonably anticipated that the individual will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials in the course of duties. Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. Must pass a Federal and County background investigation, physical examination by a physician. This position requires the employee to be part of an on-call rotation schedule. An on-call employee is required to remain near a telephone, cell phone or pager and to respond to a call or page as soon as reasonably practicable. The on-call employee is free to pursue personal pursuits while on-call, but is expected to be reasonably available and within a reasonable distance of their work site during the entire on-call period for the purpose of responding to an emergency. The employee must also be mentally and physically able to perform the required work. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, safe and professional operation of the ARFF functions, to include maintenance of the Air Operations Area (AOA) in accordance with 14CFR 139 Regulations and all administrative responsibilities. The ARFF Supervisor is also responsible for the management of the Operations/ARFF Specialists assigned to ARFF operations. Works under the direction of the Airport Operations Manager and establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Provides supervision of the Operations/ARFF Specialists. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates day-to-day operations and administration of ARFF station, which include performance of duties of Operations/ARFF Specialists. Responsible for the enforcement of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of 14CFR Part 139. Responds to aircraft fire and EMS rescue and other incidents as outlined by the Airport Emergency Plan. Assists in Airport emergency situations and simulations. Responds to alarms for fires, hazardous chemical and emergency medical incidents Makes decisions as to the best methods of handling large-scale emergency and non-emergency incidents and provide Incident Command for these incidents when officers and firefighters are otherwise assigned, or the incident is of a nature requiring this level of command. Makes recommendations on ARFF station policies, procedures and SOP's. Responsible for maintaining the flow of communication and dissemination of information to and from Airport Operations Specialist, Airport Operations Lead and Director of Operations. Responsible for the development of cooperative inter-relations between the ARFF station and surrounding districts, city, and federal governments, law enforcements agencies, and EMS agencies. Shift and station assignments may vary depending on department requirements. Assists in airport sponsored functions. Assists in updating the Emergency Plan on an annual basis. Assists in ARFF Station RFP's. Performs airfield operations duties per 14CFR Part 139 Regulations. Proficiently operates heavy equipment used in the Airport Operations program for maintenance purposes. Operates hand, non-riding, and riding equipment used in crack sealing, airfield painting, weed control, etc. Assists with snow removal operations. Responsible for airfield electrical to include lights and sign panels. Wildlife mitigation. Assists with security as required by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542. Conducts airfield safety inspections. Identifies and reports maintenance needs of assigned equipment. Interfaces with FAA, TSA, USDA and State Officials. Attends department training and meetings as scheduled by the Airport Operations Manager Regular and predictable attendance is required. A High School graduate or equivalent; bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management or a related field preferred. A minimum of four (4) years ARFF, Airport Operations/maintenance or related experience, two (2) years supervisory experience preferred. FAA approved ARFF 40 hour course. 14CFR Part 139 training. 40 Hour FAA approved emergency medical services training. NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in a variety of written formats. Must be able to interpret, apply, explain and enforce all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences and levels of knowledge. Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and technical information derived from a variety of sources. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex and technical documents including contracts, maps, and complex management and financial reports and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to read, comprehend and translate information relayed in written or graphic format. Must be able to write policies, procedures, correspondences and other types of documents. Must have the ability to write speeches, articles and manuals and create presentations using original and innovative techniques and styles. Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and organizations and/or board of directors. Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information. Ability to effectively communicate with the public, federal, state and county officials, employees, community agencies and the public. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Work with the media to maintain a positive image of the County to the community. Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to diffuse the most intense situation with diplomacy and professionalism. Must have the acumen to navigate political waters of the County and other outside agencies and organizations. Demonstrate a commitment to the County's mission, values and core beliefs. Provide leadership, guidance and feedback to ensure continual quality improvement and respect the experience, cultural and overall diversity of those you lead and interact with. Must have the ability to work with moderate to complex mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, percentages, decimals, proportions rates and ratios. Must be able to analyze technical data and apply it to practical situations. Must have knowledge of basic financial transactions such as calculating interest, debit and credits. Must be able make rational decisions through sound logical and deductive processes and make sound judgments, decision making, problem solving, while planning directing and monitoring the work of the agency. Must be able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend or implement best options in support of strategic goals and objectives. Consider concrete and abstract variables. Must be able to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and present material in a clear and logical form, including oral and written presentations, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects and complete work under pressure pursuant to deadlines. Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must be proficient in word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, email, and the knowledge to save and retrieve documents from a variety of destinations and sources with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings. Ability to navigate uneven terrain. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations. Must be able to talk and listen, taste and smell. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 180 pounds. The employee must wear appropriate personnel protection equipment during emergency response operations such as self-contained breathing apparatus, HAZMAT encapsulating suite, road vest, and bunker gear. Work is performed primarily in office, vehicle, and outdoor settings; in all weather conditions including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquids chemicals, solvents and oil. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is reasonably anticipated that the individual will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials in the course of duties. Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. Must pass a Federal and County background investigation, physical examination by a physician. This position requires the employee to be part of an on-call rotation schedule. An on-call employee is required to remain near a telephone, cell phone or pager and to respond to a call or page as soon as reasonably practicable. The on-call employee is free to pursue personal pursuits while on-call, but is expected to be reasonably available and within a reasonable distance of their work site during the entire on-call period for the purpose of responding to an emergency. The employee must also be mentally and physically able to perform the required work. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.