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Position Summary The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is accepting applications for the position of Airport Firefighter. This recruitment process will fill anticipated Airport Firefighter openings and establish an eligibility list for future openings. The Airport Firefighter position is a full-time position located at the Minneapolis-St.

Paul International Airport. The Airport Firefighters are responsible for a variety of functions within the MSP International Airport and neighboring communities, including the following: respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents which include the provision of medical, fire suppression, and rescue services. Protecting life and property from the hazards of fire, providing assistance and responding to various types of medical and other emergencies.

Firefighters apply fire suppression methods to control and stop property damage, save lives through rescue from fire or other hazardous environments, provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured, perform safety inspections and participate in public education programs. This is a full-time Firefighter job opportunity with 24-hour shifts and average of 56 hours per week, including 3 hours that are subject to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that shall be paid at one and one-half (1 1/2) times the base hourly rate. COMPENSATION OVERVIEW: The Fire Fighter classification includes four pay steps.

2026 Hourly Rate: $33.912 - $38.869. 2026 Annual Salary (including FLSA and Holiday Value Pay): $107,833 - $123,595 A 3% wage increase will take effect on January 1, 2027, as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Please note: New hires are placed at step 1 of the Fire Fighter pay scale

Learn more about Airport Fire Department in action: https://vimeo.com/metroairports/afd30?share=copy INFORMATION SESSIONS: The Metropolitan Airports Commission is hosting three Information Sessions that are offered in person and virtual. Guests will learn about the Airport Fire Department, the Firefighter position, gain valuable tips for successfully completing the application, and the testing and interview process. We kindly request that you register if you plan to attend one of these sessions, due to limited parking availability

Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/uDN10CTVDD INFORMATION SESSION DATES: Thursday, September 17: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26: 9:00 a.m

- 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

* * * BEFORE YOU APPLY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION * * * NOTIFICATIONS: All notifications, including invitations to test and interview, will be delivered through email. To ensure email messages are not missed: Please be sure your email address is correctly entered into your application. Frequently check your email inbox and junk mail folder for messages and/or view email through your governmentjobs.com account profile

ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS Applicants are required to provide copies of certificates, licenses, and/or transcripts that confirm the successful completion of specific education and training. Applicants must submit one document from each 'Required' category. Categories marked 'Required If Applicable' require documentation only from applicants who have obtained education, training or certification from that category.

Applicants are asked to limit the number of attachments submitted to the categories listed below. Additional attachments will not enhance the overall application score. CATEGORY: MN Fire Fighter License (MBFTE) - REQUIRED* Fire Fighter II - REQUIRED Emergency Medical Technician - REQUIRED Post Secondary Education - REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE 40 Hour ARFF Course or Airport Fire Fighter Certification - REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE * Exception - Applicants who are eligible to obtain the MN Fire Fighter License (MBFTE) within 90 days of appointment are not required to attach the MBFTE license to the application.

ANTICIPATED PROCESS TIMELINE Posting Close Date: Monday, October 5 at 3:00 p.m. Anticipated Test Dates: Week of October 19th or October 26th Anticipated Panel Interviews: Week of November 16th Anticipated Chief Interviews: December 7, 2026 To apply: click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Randa.Hamid@mspmac.org or 612.713.8726

This is a safety-sensitive position which will require a pre-employment drug screen. About the Metropolitan Airports Commission The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nation's largest airport systems, including Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) and six general aviation airports. The MAC's airports connect the region to the world and showcase Minnesota's extraordinary culture to millions of passengers from around the globe who arrive or depart through MAC airports each year.

MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process because of a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or Tekia.Jefferson@mspmac.org. MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability

Position Description ACCOUNTABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS Essential Tasks Respond to calls for aircraft emergencies, structural fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents or fires, grass or wild land fires and other calls as directed. Conduct applicable tactics to rescue victims as directed from aircraft fires, motor vehicle accidents, structure fires and other emergency situations. Select and supply appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of fire.

Drive and operate all fire department apparatus and equipment. Work with ambulance service provider in medical response situations to ensure that the highest level of emergency medical care is provided. Prepare written reports detailing patient care or specific fire fighting and rescue actions taken on-scene.

Conduct daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections as assigned. Ensure all vehicle discrepancies are documented on the vehicle check out sheet and reported to one of the on-duty captains. Conduct all radio communications with the tower and the Communications Center in a professional, respectful manner.

Conduct fire safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections. Conduct public education programs. Keep all fire department equipment and property in good operating condition and report discrepancies to one of the on-duty captains.

Perform housekeeping duties during each shift, keeping the station clean and in good order. Participate in all fire department training activities. Maintain current knowledge of airport layout including runways, taxiways and ramp areas.

Maintain current knowledge of all airport response areas including the military areas and fuel storage facilities. Maintain current knowledge of department procedures for elevator and escalator rescue operations. Secondary Tasks May serve on Fire Department or MAC committees or teams.

May serve as Acting Driver or Acting Captain as assigned. May serve as instructor to train other personnel on a variety of topics. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements Individual Contributor (IC) Competencies Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years fire fighter work experience (Full-time, part-time, paid on-call, volunteer, or military). Valid government issued driver's license that is unrestricted except for corrective lenses.

Current MN Board of Fire Fighter Training and Education (MBFTE) Fire Fighter License. If no MBFTE license, must obtain within 90 days of appointment. Completion of a HAZMAT Operations level course, NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations Level Certification, or equivalent as determined by the Airport Fire Department.

Current Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board (MFSCB) Fire Fighter II, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Fighter II certification, or ProBoard Fire Fighter II Certification. Current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification. In lieu of the NREMT, must have a current MN Office of Emergency Medical Services EMT Certification and successfully obtain a National Registry EMT within one year of appointment.

Clear and articulate written and oral communication skills. Operating telephone service. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Associate Degree in Fire Protection or Fire Science.

Completion of Fire Protection or Fire Science Technical Certificate (40-60 Credits). Completion of two or more year's post-secondary education. IFSAC Airport Fire Fighter Certification, or ProBoard Airport Fire Fighter Certification Two or more years of ARFF work experience at a military base or Part 139 airport.

WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Parameters: Able to work in the station, on the airfield in all weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, dry, and wet), in high places. Able to work in small spaces. Able to work in an airport environment with conditions which may include: fumes, odors, gases, dry chemicals, foam and other hazardous chemicals and dusts as well as decibels in the range of 65-100.

Able to work in the extreme heat or cold (temperature sufficiently high or low to cause marked bodily discomfort) with temperature changes (variations in temperature which accompany extreme heat and cold and are sufficiently marked and abrupt to cause marked bodily reactions). Able to adapt to noise and/or vibration (sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction and/or vibration). Able to tolerate working conditions which may affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation (these conditions are present to a degree or a length of time sufficient to cause marked discomfort to the worker).

Conditions or situations in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to burns and radiant energy, exposure to all types of explosives and exposure to toxic chemical and biological agents. Physical Demands: Able to stand and walk to a significant degree. Able to work in conditions in which there is significant mental stress, response to all types of life and death emergencies and distressing conditions surrounding accidents/sites.

Work involves talking and/or hearing. Able to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Able to identify and distinguish colors.

Must be able to swim, climb ladders, ascend and descend stairs. Work Schedule: Able to work any shift assigned, including holidays and weekends. Available to work overtime as assigned and as needed on an emergency basis.

Must be able to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Equipment Used: ARFF vehicles, structural pumper, rescue trucks, radios, telephone, fire hoses, ladders, pumps, hand lines, hand tools, axes, rakes, air bags, SCBA equipment, Halligan tools, hydraulic rescue tools, inflatable rescue boat, airboat, fire extinguishers, ARFF proximity suits, water rescue suits, trauma supplies, emergency medical equipment, oxygen bottles, full protective bunker gear, fire suppression agents, pager and any other MAC equipment deemed necessary. APTITUDE REQUIREMENTS Cognitive Communication: Able to be conversant in fire department rules, regulations and procedures, able to read literature, scientific and technical journals.

Able to write reports to document fire department activities. Able to speak in front of an audience with confidence. Able to understand statements of operations and procedural routines.

Form Perception: Able to identify aircraft for proper evacuation and rescue technique. Able to perceive detail in forms, structures and airplanes. Able to check for accuracy; examine alignment, operation and spacing of rescue equipment.

Administrative Detail: Able to accurately complete forms or other written communications in an appropriate format. Able to oversee and maintain detailed records. Manual Motor Coordination: Able to accurately reach, feel or handle equipment used in daily work routine.

Finger Dexterity: Able to pick, pinch, or otherwise work the fingers to operate above equipment. Able to pick up and use a variety of items; to move knobs, buttons or switches on control panel. Manual Dexterity: Able to shake, sort, fold or stack items; to place and remove items from shelf.

Able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to operate above equipment.