Fire Captain

Amentum is seeking a Fire Captain to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Fire Captain will work with the Assistant Fire Chief execute policies, follow guidance to achieve goals and objectives for the department and specifically for the assigned platoon. The Fire Captain will serve as the Entry Team Officer at all emergency incidents that may occur because of natural forces, major accidents, fire or explosions, oil and hazardous material spills, and/or accidents occurring in confined spaces. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. Duties and Responsibilities: Work with the Assistant Chief to plan and develop policies and establish goals for the Platoon. Primarily responsible for the supervision of one Fire Station and its assigned apparatus. Responds to all emergencies on the Depot with assigned engine company. When first to arrive, shall assume command until relieved by a senior Fire Officer. Act as the Fire Department Entry Team Officer at all emergencies. Work requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. Customarily directs the work of two (2) or more employees. Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, promotion, and change of status of employees. Ensure compliance with Company and governmental guidelines and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of this position. Instructor for all phases of emergency response, such as firefighting, hazmat response, confined space rescue, etc.; Fire Prevention procedures to be used during company building inspections. Ensure that all firefighting, hazmat, and rescue equipment is tested, repaired, inspected, and maintained. Ensure the inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance of all hydrants, fire alarm boxes, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, as assigned. Inspects depot facilities, in coordination with the fire Inspector. Assume duties of Assistant Fire Chief when assigned, including Fire Department operations, records management, and reports preparation. Responsible for reporting potential real environmental concerns to the Environmental Service. Duties of this classification may overlap duties performed by employees of other classification. May perform other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned. May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level than those listed above. Minimum Requirements: 3–5 years experience in the fire protection/prevention – full time, part time, volunteer or technical training. Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Have and maintain State of Nevada Firefighter I and II certification. Possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada Emergency Medical Technician I certification. Able to obtain and maintain OSHA Materials Levels I, II, III and V certification. Be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment. Maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement. Be physically fit to withstand extreme heat, cold, and smoke. Perform arduous climbing, lifting, raising, running, and crawling. Able to use simple formulas to compute engine pressures for providing adequate flow of water at the nozzle. Have a good working knowledge of the care, operation, and maintenance of all fire equipment. Must be able to operate auxiliary equipment such as Hurst Rescue. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada Driver's License and have or obtain an "F" endorsement within 90 days of employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) site access. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain this access. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. Desired Qualifications: Technical Fire Protection/Prevention training. A thorough knowledge of the Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD layout). SAFETY SENSITIVE This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam, and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13 and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26. 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 his/her job. Compensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is between $37.00 - $40.00. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: This position falls under the SCA and offers medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 1 hour for every 30 worked of PTO, 11 paid holidays annually. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Salary : $37 - $40