Work Planner/Administrator, Firefighter Training Center

What are you going to do?  

This support includes picking up, delivering, stocking, checking, assembling, and preparing training materials, equipment, and related resources. 

You will help develop training scenarios based on guidelines. You will share responsibility for performing minor maintenance on equipment, buildings, and the grounds, as well as inspecting various materials. You will also serve as the custodian for the classroom and office facilities.  

The work is performed in rotating shifts within a 4-week schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays during the day. Working hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:45 AM to 10:30 PM, Friday from 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Your shifts will fall within these times, with a maximum of 9 hours per day. During the training period, the position will primarily consist of day shifts (with some rotating shifts for training purposes related to opening and closing procedures). 

Who are you?  

You are an enthusiastic, solution-oriented person who works well both independently and as part of a team. You have strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused attitude. You are organized and decisive when necessary. You have technical expertise, and ideally, you also understand the fire department’s organization, procedures, and equipment. 

You'll recognize yourself in this  

• MBO Level 4 work and thinking level  
• holds a Class C driver's license; 
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a firefighter certification (firefighter); 
• familiarity with computers and multimedia equipment; 
• excellent command of spoken and written Dutch and English; 
• willing to work a schedule with varying hours during the week and on Saturdays.  

Ideally, you have experience in, or will be trained by us in: 

• experienced and certified to operate and drive a forklift; 
• Certificate: “Authorized Person for Operating High-Pressure Filling Equipment”; 

Here's what you'll get from us 

A challenging and dynamic work environment that is constantly evolving and where there is always plenty to do. No two days are the same. You’ll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are all committed to creating a safe and livable society. In addition, you can count on:  

• A job for 32 to 36 hours a week.  
• A salary in pay grade 6/7, which amounts to €2,368 to €3,818 per month based on a 36-hour workweek, plus shift differentials for working rotating shifts. 
• An individual flexible budget (IKB) of 18.63% of the gross annual salary. The IKB consists of an 8% vacation allowance, an 8.33% year-end bonus, a 1.5% life-course savings contribution, and 0.8% of hours of leave in excess of statutory requirements. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay. 
• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position. 
• 187.2 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, including 43.2 hours of overtime. 
• A generous pension plan through ABP, with 70% of the contribution paid by us. 
• Monthly health insurance premium.  
• Commuting expenses based on the number of kilometers, with a maximum of 45 km one way. 
• We place a strong emphasis on (personal) development, offering opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.  
• Participation in group classes and use of sports facilities at the barracks. 

The department 

Our Professional Competence Department consists of approximately 50 professionals and ensures that all active-duty firefighting personnel maintain a high level of professional competence in terms of knowledge, skills, and behavior. We play a leading role in fostering professional excellence, from firefighters to the duty commander. 

The department consists of three teams: Learning and Development, Maintaining Professional Competence, and Developing Professional Competence (which includes the Amsterdam-Amstelland, Uithoorn, and Schiphol Fire Department Education, Training, and Drill Center—BOCAS). This position is part of the Developing Professional Competence/BOCAS team. 

BOCAS is the training and practice center for the Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department. Its main facility is located in Badhoevedorp, just a stone’s throw from Schiphol Airport. The Uithoorn site features a wood-fired training facility. BOCAS provides national and region-specific firefighting training up to the level of fire chief. In addition, the facilities are used for the continuing education and training program for the professional and volunteer firefighters of Amsterdam-Amstelland. 

In addition, BOCAS rents out its facility in Badhoevedorp to other fire departments and emergency services. On the BOCAS premises, an external provider (FMTC) conducts safety training courses in the fields of offshore operations and shipping. 

The BOCAS team consists of twenty highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time staff members (instructors, planners, administrators, and consultants) and approximately 70 freelancers who handle a variety of tasks. Each person brings their own unique background, experience, and talents to the table.  

Want to learn more? Visit www.veiligheidsregioaa.nl   

Information  

Do you have any questions about the job description? Please contact: Tom Groenendijk (Facilities Coordinator at BOCAS), phone number 06-51718442  

Do you have any questions about the application process? Please contact George van Ee, Recruiter,   

(george.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or 06-15 69 46 19). 

You can submit your response through June 22, 2025 

We are a safety region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply! 

Internal and external recruitment take place simultaneously, and an assessment may be part of the process.  

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