What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Response Specialist/Chief I (4843) position at Fairweather, LLC?
Overview:
About Fairweather
Fairweather is a premier service provider based in Alaska, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Guided by a mission rooted in safety, integrity, and operational excellence, Fairweather supports critical industries with dependable services tailored to harsh and challenging conditions. The company fosters a dynamic, inclusive work environment where employees are equipped with the tools, training, and support they need to thrive and succeed.
Why Work for Fairweather
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Industry-aligned pay and a robust benefits package.
- Supportive Culture: Team-oriented environment focused on collaboration and mutual success.
- Career Development: Opportunities for training, advancement, and professional growth.
- Safety Commitment: Strong focus on employee well-being and workplace safety.
Total Rewards & Benefits
- Medical Coverage: Comprehensive Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.
- Insurance Protection: Includes short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and optional supplemental coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free counseling and support resources.
- Paid Holidays: Observance of all major federal holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for health and dependent care expenses.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Functions/Responsibilities:
- Lead by example in our Incident Free Culture.
- Work 2x2 week rotation, while on shift on call for all emergencies.
- Responsible for coordinating and the safe execution of the emergency response training program that includes, but is not limited to, the following areas.
- Fire Department Operations
- Facility Emergencies
- Structural Fire Suppression and related activities
- Aircraft Emergencies
- Technical rescue practices
- State of Alaska Firefighter I program.
- Company level fire officer training
- Medical emergency response
- Haz-Mat Operations
- Oversee and coordinate the operational readiness of all fire apparatus, tools, and support equipment.
- Teach and coordinate Respiratory Inspection and Fire Extinguisher training classes.
- Responsible for oversight of the respiratory service and maintenance program.
- Participate in all emergency and non-emergency operations for the Fire Department and Rescue Team
- Assumes the On-Scene Commander role for spill or hazardous materials events in the absence of the Emergency Services Chief.
- Critical staff for NS wide Spill Response
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Current, valid driver's license
- Associate's degree in fire/EMS related field or equivalent
- State of Alaska certified EMT II or higher level of licensing designation (or ability to obtain reciprocity)
- Certified Firefighter I or higher (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- 3 years of experience leading and motivating emergency response volunteers.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with EMS practices, safety requirements and best practices, the incident command system, NIMS, Emergency equipment, and training methods
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7 years of progressively responsible fire and EMS service experience
- Bachelor's degree in fire, emergency management, EMS, or related field
- Certified Fire Service Instructor I or higher (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Experience working with a career/volunteer combination department.
- EMS patient care and transport experience with Paramedic preferred.
- Training program developed and evaluation, assessment, planning strategies, and achieving performance results.
- Certified Incident Safety Officer
- Possess a "passion" for training with education, certification, and instructional credentials that demonstrate this.
- Demonstrated skills to maintain and present all manner of data, records, and reports.
- Takes accountability for actions and follows through on commitments.
- Actively communicates and takes time to safely perform work to protect our people and environment.
- Mentors, coaches and develops others to bring out their full potential.
- Build positive relationships across organizations that foster a strong work environment.
Key Interfaces:
- North Slope Emergency Response Team Members
- North Slope Operations Leadership Team
- Alaska HSE Leadership Team