Captain (Assistant Chief of Training) chez Oregon

Initial Posting Date:

10/23/2025

Application Deadline:

11/05/2025

Agency:

State of Oregon Military Department

Salary Range:

$8,596 - $10,843

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Captain (Assistant Chief of Training)

Job Description:

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.
 

OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace.  These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

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.

-AND-

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

Training additional certification:

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.

Please be prepared to provide your Master Record upon request.

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

Please Note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed “What You Need to Qualify” section of the announcement.

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.

You Must Download the Following to Your Application
(Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process)

A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

Additional Information

• Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.

• All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the selection.

• This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.

• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.

• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time).

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or educations in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages.

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.

Need Assistance?
If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

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.

For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: Veterans Click Here.

Contact Information
Shawn Potapoff

971-209-5712

[email protected]

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