Title:
Diego Garcia: Assistant Fire Chief (A/C) of Training – Contingency
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.
Diego Garcia is a remote, tropical island in the Indian Ocean with a Naval Support Facility that serves as the base of operations, maintenance and logistical support for operational forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf areas. KBR provides a wealth of services to keep the base running and mission ready.
The Assistant Fire Chief (A/C) of Training will:
- Be on standby for emergency recall for emergencies and to assume command as the incident safety officer, staff EOC and/or any duty assigned.
- Manage, develop, and direct a continuous training program, including all aspects of Fire Services.
- Consult with the other Assistant Chiefs to plan and conduct scheduled/unscheduled training.
- Acquire the necessary training references materials, props, and training aids to maintain a viable program.
- Prepare and submit annual training budget to the Fire Chief.
- Prepare lesson plans and schedule classes to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Conduct classroom instructions as well as “hands on” training.
- Conduct announced and unannounced emergency drills to ensure emergency response readiness.
- Be a member of the department’s NFPA 1500 committee.
- Ensure all training is conducted safely in accordance with NFPA standards and applicable instructions.
- Complete oversight of the DOD Firefighter Certification Program.
- Enroll firefighters and schedule end of course testing with the Test Control Facility.
- Complete and submit certifications packages through the DoD Fire Fighter Certification Administrator.
- Attend government meetings, brief government officials, and others, regarding the operations of the training, and lessons learned during installation exercises and real-world events.
- Counsel firefighters and supervisors regarding training deficiencies and implement a corrective action plan.
- Ensure quality management of all department training from department instructors by randomly evaluating instructors in their performance.
- Post a monthly training schedule with classes and instructors.
- Prepare the annual training plan in a timely manner.
- Write and update lesson plans, COP’s, SOP’s and SOG’s for all assigned areas.
- Comply with all department and company rules, instructions, and standard operating policies.
- Comply with all safety rules and policies; safety infractions are reason for termination.
- Directly supervise, write employee evaluations, and make recommendations for hires and promotions.
- Be Responsible for cost control measures of assigned employee’s overtime.
- Be subject to mandatory over-time and recall.
- Be directed by the Deputy Fire Chief and/or Fire Chief.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- This position requires 48 hours of work per week, with flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed to complete staffing requirements.
- Must have a High School Diploma, Technical School, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience as an Assistant Fire Chief for Training in a fire operations program of size and scope to that required on Diego Garcia.
- Must have experience at the company officer level with extensive fire instructor background.
- Requires excellent time management skills to effectively manage all training programs, staff, and reports.
- Must become certified to operate the live fire training facility, mobile aircraft fire training device (MAFTD) and or fixed aircraft live fire training mock-up.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health; fit for duty.
- Must have psychological pre-employment testing.
- Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language fluently.
- Must be able to remain calm and think clearly under stressful circumstances; continue to multi-task.
- Must have experience with computers and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must pass physical IAW NFPA 1500 & 1582.
- Must participate in the Physical Fitness Program (DoD I 6055.06).
- Must maintain currency with all local proficiency and ancillary training IAW instructions, SOP’s & SOG’s.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License from your Home of Record.
DOD Certifications That Must Completed Prior to Deployment:
- Must Complete Department of Homeland Security, FEMA course (IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800.
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Telecommunicator I and II)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Firefighter I and II)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Airport Firefighter)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Driver/Operator – Pumper)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Driver/Operator – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Officer I, II and III)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Instructor I, II and III)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Inspector I and II)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Incident Commander)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Awareness)
- DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control)
- DoD Approved (CPR – American Heart Association – Health Care Provider)
- DoD Approved (Emergency Medical Responder)
In compliance with the U.S. federal government’s vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
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