2026 Tewksbury Fire Chief Sole AC ECT&E Claim
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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2026 Tewksbury Deputy Fire Chief ECT&E Claim
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
MUNICIPAL DEPT
Location
Massachusetts, 02114
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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April 2, 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 examination to become Deputy Fire Chief in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, where candidates submit details about their work experience, certifications, training, and education to qualify for the test on April 1, 2026.
The process evaluates these areas with weights of 52% for experience, 28% for certifications and training, and 20% for education.
It's ideal for experienced firefighters in supervisory roles who have relevant qualifications and are ready to advance in municipal fire service leadership.
Key Requirements
- Prior submission of application and payment for the 2026 Tewksbury Deputy Fire Chief promotional examination
- Relevant employment and supervisory experience in fire services (weighted 52%)
- Fire-related certifications, training, and licenses (weighted 28%)
- Formal education credentials, such as degrees or transcripts (weighted 20%)
- Submission of supporting documentation like transcripts, licenses, and verification forms by April 8, 2026
- Familiarity with Massachusetts Civil Service rules and ECT&E claim process
Full Job Description
EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING & EDUCATION (ECT&E) Claim
Examination Title: DEPUTY FIRE CHIEFExamination Date: April 1, 2026Deadline for Online ECT&E Claim Submission: April 8, 2026, at 11:59 pmThis is the online Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Claim for the 2026 Tewksbury Deputy Fire Chief Promotional Examination scheduled for April 1, 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 Tewksbury Deputy Fire Chief promotional examination scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, must complete this online claim.
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 April 8, 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 April 8, 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 April 8, 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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