2026 Pittsfield Fire Captain ECT&E Claim
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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2026 Pittsfield Deputy Fire Chief ECT&E Claim
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
MUNICIPAL DEPT
Location
Massachusetts, 02114
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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March 21, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This posting is for a promotional exam to become Deputy Fire Chief in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where candidates submit details about their work experience, certifications, training, and education to earn credits toward eligibility.
The role suits experienced firefighters who have advanced in their careers, held supervisory positions, and pursued relevant professional development.
It's aimed at internal candidates ready to step into a leadership role in fire department operations.
Key Requirements
- Prior application and payment for the 2026 Pittsfield Deputy Fire Chief promotional examination
- Submission of online ECT&E Claim by March 20, 2026, detailing experience, certifications/training, and education
- Relevant employment and supervisory experience in fire services (weighted 52%)
- Fire-related certifications and training (weighted 28%)
- Formal education in fire science or related fields (weighted 20%)
- Supporting documentation such as transcripts, licenses, and certifications
- Eligibility as a current firefighter or equivalent in Massachusetts municipal fire department
Full Job Description
EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING & EDUCATION (ECT&E) Claim
Examination Title: DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Examination Date: March 13, 2026Deadline for Online ECT&E Claim Submission: March 20, 2026, at 11:59 pmThis is the online Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Claim for the 2026 Pittsfield Deputy Fire Chief Promotional Examination scheduled for March 13, 2026.
There is no separate fee for filing this claim.
Only eligible candidates who have already submitted an application and payment to participate in the 2026 Pittsfield Deputy Fire Chief promotional examination scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, must complete this online claim.
The ECT&E application is separate from the written application and must be submitted for ECT&E credit.
ECT&E Examination Weights: ECT&E is made up of three categories and weighted as Experience 52%, Certification/Training 28% and Education 20%.
General Instructions: The ECT&E examination component asks a series of questions about a candidate’s employment, supervisory experience, trainings/certifications, and education.
The ECT&E guide contains instructions and examples on how to fill out the ECT&E application.
Please refer to the 2025 Fire Promotional ECT&E Guide for complete instructions and examples of how to fill out the online ECT&E Claim.
The guide is available on the Human Resources Division (HRD) Civil Service website at 2025 Deputy Fire Chief ECT&E Examination Guide.
Preparing & Saving Your Claim: Candidates will be able to log in, complete, and submit your online ECT&E claim up to the statutory deadline of March 20, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
Please be aware that once it is submitted, you will not be able to alter your online ECT&E Claim.
After submission, your online ECT&E Claim will be saved in your online account, and you will have access to download or print a copy at any time.
Written requests for modification of a submitted claim must be emailed to civilservice@mass.gov on or before the deadline date March 20, 2026, and will be added to your record for this examination component.
Please email civilservice@mass.gov for any technical problems before the deadline date.Supporting Documentation: HRD requires the submission of supporting documentation for all claims submitted in your online ECT&E Claim.
Please attach electronic copies of this documentation (such as official college transcripts, copies of licenses and certifications, etc.) to the online ECT&E Claim or email to civilservice@mass.gov by March 20, 2026, by 11:59 pm.
Forms: Employment Verification Form
2025 Deputy Fire Chief ECT&E Examination Guide
Private Company Supervisor Form
Appeal Rights: Once you receive your examination score, you will have 17 calendar days from the date of the score notice to appeal the scoring of your online ECT&E Claim to HRD.
Please note that on appeal, HRD will not consider requests for credit in any category that were not originally claimed in the initial ECT&E submission.
Claim Audits: After submission of your ECT&E claim AND during the life of the resulting eligible list, HRD reserves the right to conduct an audit of your ECT&E claim.
Be prepared to provide copies of all supporting documentation submitted as part of this examination component to HRD or the appointing authority upon request.
An explanatory reference guide with point allocations will be made available when exam scores are released.
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