Fire Chief - Ascension Island (Req ID: 4567)

Job Overview

The incumbent is in charge of the Fire Department. The incumbent establishes and administers fire department policy, and is responsible for the prevention and extinguishment of fires; the protection of life and property against hazard of fire; disaster preparedness and management; emergency response and emergency medical-related issues, and aircraft rescue and firefighting.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Directs and oversees all activities of the fire department; manages the day-to-day operation of the fire department.
• Plans, implements and reviews departmental goals.
• Develops general policies for the administration of the department and establishes operational standards.
• Directs administrative functions, including planning, personnel administration, equipment purchasing and allocation of resources.
• Serves as the On-Scene Commander at larger fires, major disasters and other incidents.
• Consults with the Project Manager and other departmental managers on issues relating to fire protection, fire prevention and other related services.
• Acts as technical advisor to the Project Manager for disaster preparedness and contingency operations.
• Ensures fire protection and prevention meet contractual objectives.
• Serves as Fire and Emergency Services representative in the Emergency Operations Center.
• Inspects and ensures the overall effectiveness of departmental operations.
• Ensures all training programs, including recurring proficiency training are effective, drills employees on emergency response, modern firefighting and fire prevention methods.
• Ensures fire department facilities, apparatus and equipment are in proper working order.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on a variety of fire department related activities.
• Manages an effective fire prevention program that includes scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections to identify fire safety hazards; recommends program changes when necessary and manages personnel to ensure effectiveness.
• Reviews all site work on the project to verify compliance with fire safety standards.
• Identifies and reviews the status of Air Station fire deficiencies and coordinates with other agencies for necessary corrective actions.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Mandatory Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Eight (8) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity of various fire department operations.
• Fire Officer III (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC) certification.
• Fire Instructor II (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC) certification.
• Fire Inspector II (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC) certification.
• HazMat Incident Commander (IC) (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC) certification.
• Airport Fire Fighter (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC) certification.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS – 100 certification.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS – 200 certification.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS – 300 certification.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS – 700 certification.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS – 800 certification.
• Experience in disaster preparedness planning and operations.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate level.
• Valid state Driver’s License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Favorable National Agency Check w/Inquiries (NACI); or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level, as applicable to the position requirement.
• Ability to successfully pass any employment background check and/or drug testing required on the contract.

Reasonable Accommodation:

It is CGS, LLC business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

To be considered for this opportunity, an application must be submitted through the CGS careers site. Direct link to apply: https://careers.chugachgov.com/jobs/4567?lang=en-us

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,300 - $67,400