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Amentum Assistant Fire Chief - Remote with seasonal deployments to Antarctica in Columbus, Ohio
The Amentum Antarctica Assistant Fire Chief supports the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) United States Antarctic Program (USAP) and will report to the Fire Chief. The Assistant Fire Chief performs the duties outlined below and any other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief IAW US Air Force, NFPA, PWS criteria and any other applicable industry standards/criteria. The additional duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
Position Responsibilities:
Responds to large-scale emergencies and makes decisions related to emergency management and fireground operations to include evaluating and directing emergency operations to protect life and property IAW US Air Force, NFPA and PWS criteria.
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates fire and EMS operations.
Prepares records and reports of fire department responses to fires or other emergencies, personnel actions, and other information as may be required.
Assists in the preparation and presentation of an annual budget for the Antarctica Fire Department (AFD); oversees the implementation of the department’s budget; plans for and reviews specifications for new or other replacement equipment.
Provides oversight and reviews department programs.
Represents the AFD in a variety of meetings with the prime contract holder, NSF, and other applicable sub-contract holders, organizations and agencies in the absence of the Fire Chief.
Supervises the firefighter health and safety programs including development and implementation. Manages the comprehensive occupational medical evaluation program and other programs that are directed to improve the health and safety of department personnel.
Interview, hires and evaluates new candidates.
Supervises the Fire Prevention Program including developing facility inspection schedule for all sites and ensuring inspections are conducted IAW, NFPA, PWS and other applicable criteria.
Handles grievances, maintains discipline and ensures adherence to the rules and regulations of the standard operating guidelines of the program.
Assists in documentation and reporting as required and directed by program leadership.
Ensures the maintaining of a safe workplace with safety as the highest priority.
Complies with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals; provides information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate documentation.
Supervises Fire Department Operations personnel during both emergency and non-emergency situations, ensuring operational readiness of personnel and equipment.
Leads personnel during activities, including but not limited to training, work details, crew-level administration, fire prevention, public education and communications.
Participates in AFD activities, including but not limited to fire suppression, EMS, rescue, public assistance, fire investigation, fire prevention, pre-fire planning, training, public education, clinical training and routine maintenance of apparatus, equipment and facilities.
Supports emergency management functions as needed.
Performs any other duties as assigned or approved by the Fire Chief.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
A minimum of ten years of experience in fire/emergency services operations in progressively increasing leadership roles with at least four years in a position of Fire Captain or above.
High school diploma or equivalent
Fire Officer IV
Fire Instructor II
Fire Inspector II
Airport Firefighter
HAZMAT Materials Incident Commander
National Incident Management System (NIMS): ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.
CPR certification
Certifications must be IFSAC or NPQS accredited
Expected Skills and Competencies:
Ability to read, write, understand and fluently speak English.
Knowledge of all principles and processes involved in Fire and Emergency Services, with the ability to maintain all required certifications and licensures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and MAXIMO.
Preferred :
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science
Experience working on a government installation with similar mission/project scope
Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS or very cold environment
Physical and/or Other Requirements :
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Benefits & Compensation:
While benefits are subject to change, under our current benefits policy, this position offers the following benefits:
Amentum paid basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Short-Term Disability insurance.
Long-Term Disability insurance is offered for an additional employee-paid premium.
Benefits are immediately available upon first date of hire.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free services that include short-term counseling assistance & life management tools available for you and your eligible dependents
Access to tax-advantaged plans, such as Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
Choice of PPO or HDHP Medical plans available through Cigna
Dental options through Delta Dental to include a high or low option plan.
Vision services are offered through Vision Service Plan.
401(k) options are available through Fidelity. Eligibility for employer match is effective January 1, 2023.
You are eligible to earn 15 days of Paid Time Off each year. PTO is accrued on a weekly basis. PTO accrual increases to 20 days per year after four years of service.
PTO increases to 25 days at 9 years of service.
Amentum allows 10 days of flexible holidays per fiscal year to be pro-rated based off which quarter employment begins.
Biweekly pay periods.
Pay Range $85,000-$100,000 annualized
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .