Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2024 Deputy Fire Chief (1YP-442)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
JOB2024 Municipal Departmental Promotional Examination for Deputy Fire Chief (1YP-442)Examination Date: November 16, 2024Application Open Date: August 9, 2024Application Deadline: September 17, 2024Examination Processing Fee: $150Eligibility:
To be eligible for this examination you must: (1) be an employee in the fire department for which the examination is given with permanent civil service status in the specified eligible title(s) by the date of the examination; and (2) have served in the force at least one year since your name was first certified in the eligible title(s), regardless of whether the certification resulted in your appointment to the eligible title(s). A combination of temporary and permanent service can be applied to meet this one-year requirement. Time spent working in the title of Deputy Fire Chief will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position.Note: Pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) 31 § 59, if less than four applications are received from eligible candidates, this examination will be postponed. If the examination's eligible title has been lowered to the entry level rank, the examination will go forward if less than four eligible candidates submit applications.Eligible List:
Individuals placed on the resulting eligible list shall be eligible for certification from such list for such period as the administrator shall determine, but in any event not to exceed two years, unless otherwise outlined in MGL Chapter 31 § 25 or the Human Resources Division's (HRD) revocation policy.Examination Weights:
The examination weights are: 22% Technical Knowledge, 18% Situational Judgment, 40% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E). Candidates for this examination must be employees in one of the following Massachusetts Fire Departments. Please read the below Department listing carefully.Framingham - Fire CaptainSalem - Fire Captain, Fire LieutenantWakefield - Fire CaptainEXAMPLE OF DUTIESExamples of Essential Duties:
Duties: Under the general supervision of the municipal appointing authority, directs the operations of the fire department, exercising supervision over direct reporting staff and overseeing the delivery of major municipal fire services; conducts long-range planning to determine policies, program priorities, and the utilization of resources in order to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the goals and objectives mandated by state laws, local bylaws or ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; evaluates the availability of fiscal and equipment resources, personnel, and local needs relative to the protection of life and property and the prevention and suppression of fire; directs and performs fire prevention duties including code and pre-fire inspection duties; directs, performs and reports the results of fire investigations; personally responds to fire and non-fire emergencies in order to supervise actions of fire service personnel; carries out public relations activities and prepares and disseminates news releases; plans and conducts hearings and meetings on issues of public concern; prepares and submits budget requests and administers department budget; interviews and selects personnel for promotion; reviews and negotiates contract proposals from contractors and/or vendors; and performs related duties as required.Examination Subjects:
The technical knowledge component will be designed to test, where practicable, the following knowledges, skills, and abilities that have been established as qualifications for the position: 1. Knowledge of the chemistry and physics of fire; 2. Knowledge of fire ground operations/fire suppression; 3. Knowledge of special operations; 4. Knowledge of building design, construction, and materials; 5. Knowledge of fire prevention; 6. Knowledge of fire protection; 7. Knowledge of fire cause determination; 8. Knowledge of hazardous materials; 9. Knowledge of legal considerations; 10. Knowledge of supervision; and 11. Knowledge of administration and management. The Situational Judgment component will be designed to test accountability, adaptability, analyzing and deciding, and managing activities.Reading List:
Will be available at www.mass.gov/hrd/readinglists.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSupplemental Information:
Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information about this and other civil service examinations, see
http://www.mass.gov/civilservice
or email the Civil Service Unit at civilservice@mass.gov. Inquiries may also be made to HRD during these hours at the following numbers: Boston area: (617) 878-9895 Within Massachusetts: 1-800-392-6178 TTY Number: (617) 878-9762
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To be eligible for this examination you must: (1) be an employee in the fire department for which the examination is given with permanent civil service status in the specified eligible title(s) by the date of the examination; and (2) have served in the force at least one year since your name was first certified in the eligible title(s), regardless of whether the certification resulted in your appointment to the eligible title(s). A combination of temporary and permanent service can be applied to meet this one-year requirement. Time spent working in the title of Deputy Fire Chief will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position.Note: Pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) 31 § 59, if less than four applications are received from eligible candidates, this examination will be postponed. If the examination's eligible title has been lowered to the entry level rank, the examination will go forward if less than four eligible candidates submit applications.Eligible List:
Individuals placed on the resulting eligible list shall be eligible for certification from such list for such period as the administrator shall determine, but in any event not to exceed two years, unless otherwise outlined in MGL Chapter 31 § 25 or the Human Resources Division's (HRD) revocation policy.Examination Weights:
The examination weights are: 22% Technical Knowledge, 18% Situational Judgment, 40% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E). Candidates for this examination must be employees in one of the following Massachusetts Fire Departments. Please read the below Department listing carefully.Framingham - Fire CaptainSalem - Fire Captain, Fire LieutenantWakefield - Fire CaptainEXAMPLE OF DUTIESExamples of Essential Duties:
Duties: Under the general supervision of the municipal appointing authority, directs the operations of the fire department, exercising supervision over direct reporting staff and overseeing the delivery of major municipal fire services; conducts long-range planning to determine policies, program priorities, and the utilization of resources in order to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the goals and objectives mandated by state laws, local bylaws or ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; evaluates the availability of fiscal and equipment resources, personnel, and local needs relative to the protection of life and property and the prevention and suppression of fire; directs and performs fire prevention duties including code and pre-fire inspection duties; directs, performs and reports the results of fire investigations; personally responds to fire and non-fire emergencies in order to supervise actions of fire service personnel; carries out public relations activities and prepares and disseminates news releases; plans and conducts hearings and meetings on issues of public concern; prepares and submits budget requests and administers department budget; interviews and selects personnel for promotion; reviews and negotiates contract proposals from contractors and/or vendors; and performs related duties as required.Examination Subjects:
The technical knowledge component will be designed to test, where practicable, the following knowledges, skills, and abilities that have been established as qualifications for the position: 1. Knowledge of the chemistry and physics of fire; 2. Knowledge of fire ground operations/fire suppression; 3. Knowledge of special operations; 4. Knowledge of building design, construction, and materials; 5. Knowledge of fire prevention; 6. Knowledge of fire protection; 7. Knowledge of fire cause determination; 8. Knowledge of hazardous materials; 9. Knowledge of legal considerations; 10. Knowledge of supervision; and 11. Knowledge of administration and management. The Situational Judgment component will be designed to test accountability, adaptability, analyzing and deciding, and managing activities.Reading List:
Will be available at www.mass.gov/hrd/readinglists.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSupplemental Information:
Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information about this and other civil service examinations, see
http://www.mass.gov/civilservice
or email the Civil Service Unit at civilservice@mass.gov. Inquiries may also be made to HRD during these hours at the following numbers: Boston area: (617) 878-9895 Within Massachusetts: 1-800-392-6178 TTY Number: (617) 878-9762
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