Purpose and Scope:

The Station Chief (Shift Captain) leads a shift of firefighters to provide quality resource protection and firefighting support for structural, aircraft, and other fire-related hazardous operations. This position is in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and is located at Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF).

Essential Responsibilities:           

• Serve as lead crew member to provide quality resource protection and firefighting support for structural, aircraft, and other fire-related hazardous operations in accordance with contract and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, and prevention activities as directed by Fire Chief to ensure adequate response and minimize loss of life and property.
• Ensure assigned firefighting personnel, vehicles, and equipment are operational and available in accordance with contractual standards.
• Ensure responses to alarms and conduct of operations are accomplished with maximum safety and professionalism.
• Maintain close coordination with Company, department and customer personnel.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must have certification for the following:
  • Fire Inspector III
  • Fire Instructor II
  • Fire Officer III
  • Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
  • Airport Fire Fighter
• Must possess a National Registry Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR)
• Must possess a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) BASIC level or above.
• Must be NICET Level III certified. 
• Must be a USN to fille the position.
• Minimum of one year experience at that duty position. 
• Training must be accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS). IFSAC or NPQS seals on the training certificates provide evidence of IFSAC or NPQS accreditation or foreign nation equivalent. 
• Shall have and maintain a current CPR card issued by either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work and lead as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.  
• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and passport. 
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• The Lead Fire Fighter (Crew Chief) shall be located at Ascension Island.
• Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies.
• This position will be exposed to products of fire to include heat, smoke, toxic fumes, and gasses.
• Basic physical requirements include walking, bending, stooping, stretching, climbing, running, and lifting to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to perform job tasks at any place on the Aerial Ladder from minimal extension to full extension.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing a self-contained-breathing-apparatus (SCBA), with minimal loss of effectiveness and efficiency.
• Must be able to navigate tight turns, stairs, and enclosed spaces while wearing firefighting personal protective equipment to include SCBA.
• At times, work will be done in a station or an office environment maintaining vehicles, equipment and firefighting apparatus.
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. 
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions. 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

This position is pending contract award.

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