Fire Crew Chief Job at Amentum (Baghdad)

Job Description

This position is contingent upon Customer approval, funding, and/or position availability. The Fire Crew Chief will be based at one of three Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Base Life Support Services (BLiSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for utilizing resources to accomplish operational requirements and will report to the Assistant Site Chief. The additional duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Supervise assigned Fire and Emergency Service personnel during both emergency and non-emergency situations, ensuring operational readiness of assigned personnel and equipment
Lead assigned personnel during activities such as: training, work details, crew-level administration, fire prevention, public education and communications
May assume roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Site Chief during periods of absence, if qualified
Serve as a structural and airport firefighter, and HAZMAT responder on a scheduled rotation
Participate in Fire and Emergency Services activities including: fire suppression, EMS, rescue, public assistance, fire investigation, fire prevention, pre-fire planning, Fire Company training, public education, clinical training and routine maintenance of apparatus, equipment and facilities
Support Emergency Management functions as needed

Requirements

One (1) to five (5) years’ Fire Fighting experience
One (1) year experience in a supervisory role
Knowledge of ALL principles and processes involved in Fire and Emergency Services, with the ability to maintain all required certifications and licensures
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
Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team
Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change
Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information
Education: A high school diploma or GED
Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages
Valid drivers’ license from Home of Record
DoD First Responder and CPR Certifications
DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Airport Fire Fighter, Apparatus Driver/Operator for Pumper, Mobile Water Supply, and ARFF vehicles, HazMat Awareness and Operations
Telecommunicator I and II are preferred
Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or be able to obtain a favorable US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position
Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures
Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq

Nice to have

DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard Fire Officer II
DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard HazMat Incident Commander
Two (2) years’ international experience in challenging locations, preferably working in the Middle East, with a working knowledge of customs and cultural differences
Experience working with Amentum

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