Special Operations Technician - Contractor
Job Description
The mission of the Special Operations Team is to promote and deliver exceptional operational support to the operations of the Fire Service within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by providing professional, efficient, high quality support services to the local incident commander in a timely manner.
There are three teams that cover the Commonwealth: North, South and West. There are currently openings on all three teams. This is a part-time contract position with no benefits.
Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting metrics on training attendance, completion of equipment checks and response to emergency calls. This requires that all employees work a minimum of 75 hours a year.
The duties of a special operations technician are:
Drive large vehicles and trailers to emergency and planned events
Respond to emergency and planned events as part of the Special Operations Team
Operate complex equipment at emergency scenes and planned events, including but not limited to communications equipment and radios, drones, computers, audio visual equipment and off-road vehicles
Conduct maintenance, inspection, inventory and repairs that may include but not limited to Vehicles, UTVs, Trailers, Drones, Radios, IT Systems
Attend team training to enhance technician skills
Maintain a database, which includes call logs, inventory, photos, videos, maps and other data
May be assigned role as a Commercial Driver if licensed
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May be assigned role as a Drone Pilot if certified
All persons holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) and who perform duties requiring a CDL for the Department of Fire Services, whether temporarily or permanently, at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Two years of experience as a DFS Employee, a firefighter, MA Hazardous Materials Technician, a Commercial Driver, Public Safety Communications, or in a fire service leadership position
- Possession of a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions
- Able to respond to incidents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year when available
- Ability to travel to assigned locations, which could be any community in the Commonwealth
- Able to work all shifts: days, nights, weekends, holidays
- Able to work as part of a team, performing like duties to meet the organizational objectives
- Able to take direction and follow instructions without deviating from the planned objectives
- Able to accomplish assigned work with little or no supervision
- Knowledge of ICS System
- Knowledge of and ability to operate computers, radios, audio visual and telecommunications equipment
- Certification in appropriate field: UAS Part 107 Drone Pilot, Commercial Driver's License, Communications Unit Leader, Communications Unit Technician
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- Pension
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program