PURPOSE / SCOPE

The Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for efficiently, safely and in compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) providing Fire and Emergency Services, including crash and fire prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline preferred; two (2) years of experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college
• Must have a minimum of three years experience in managing an operation of size and scope similar to that on Diego Garcia and previous experience was within three years of hiring.
• HAZMAT First Response experience shall be at least two years in an operation the size and scope similar to that on Diego Garcia.
• Certified IAW Assistant Chief of Operations certifications and Fire Officer IV
• Must be trained in aircraft rescue and firefighting response per NAVAIR 00-80R-14, U.S. Navy Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Manual, AFI 32-2001, and NFPA 403, in addition to meeting DoD Airport Fire Fighting Certification requirements
• NFPA Incident Command System training
• Any additional certifications as required per PWS
• The Fire Chief shall attend the annual Navy and Marine Corps Fire Officer training session
• Certified by the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course and shall obtain a government license
• Certified by the Airfield Vehicle Operator Course provided by the Government
• Certified and trained in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M
• Trained in and certified at the Department of Transportation First Responder level or to an equivalent level of emergency medical training
• All personnel assigned to this annex shall comply with accepted industry safety standards, applicable safety precautions and guidelines listed in NFPA 1500 and local safety instructions
• Meet minimum qualification standards of GS 081 Series as outlined in United States Civil Service Commission Position Classification Standard TS 30
• Shall successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical as specified by NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1582, respectively
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and drivers license throughout employment in this role
• Ability to successfully pass CENTCOM medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance

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.