(AFG-KABUL) Assistant Chief of Operations (A/C of Operations)

Job Summary

As Assistant Chief of Operations, he/she is in charge of the management and control one of two alternating 24-hour shifts, supervising all firefighters in fire ground situations as well as the performance of care and maintenance of apparatus and equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract)

• Participates in the administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention and firefighting and rescue program of a sufficient magnitude at the installation


• Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating the program


• Assures that procedures are effected; and station logs and other records pertinent to reports, activities, drills, inspections, responses to fires, etc., are maintained properly and submitted within time limits


• Prepares, executes, and schedules assignments of assigned personnel to stations, duties, and equipment


• Conducts no-notice and pre-briefed fire drills


• Maintains current knowledge of the base, its structures, and all systems related to fire protection


• Ensures related firefighting duties are accomplished and documented as outlined in flight SOPs


• Performs required maintenance and tests on rescue tools and saws, ground ladders, fire hose, ropes, harnesses and hardware; serviceable inspections of firefighters’ protective firefighting clothing; and develops a respiratory protection program for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)


• Develops recommendations to the Fire Chief on the level and mix of resources needed to maintain an effective firefighting program


• Identifies and reviews the status of base fire deficiencies and coordinates with the Fire Chief and technical services section to effect necessary corrective action within program concepts


• Directs and participates in career training programs designed to increase technical proficiency of firefighters


• Serves as the on-scene commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief


• Supervises fire alarm communication center operations to ensure all firefighting equipment and personnel are dispatched as required


• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities


• Employee is required to report for duty during Natural Disasters or such emergency situations.


• The position is subject to immediate recall and extended shifts during emergencies.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have and be able to maintain the following Firefighter Certifications: Fire Officer III, Instructor II, Inspector II, Hazardous Material Incident Commander


• The work of this position requires a SECRET Security clearance.

Experience & Education

• A minimum of one year of experience in similar position, as described in the following specialized and general fire prevention experience description:


• Specialized experience is defined as: Experience of all phases of fire department operations, i.e. structural, crash/fire/rescue, hazardous material and Basic Life Support medical services.


• Experience in fire prevention, fire protection, emergency protection services and environmental protection in order to plan, direct and supervise shift work to support the installation.


• Must maintain a valid State driver’s license and an Emergency Vehicle Operators certification.


• National Incident Management System certifications (NIMS): IS-100 and IS-200 IS-300 and IS-400, IS-700, IS-800,


• CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Certifications must have been awarded by the Department of Defense (DOD) or any equivalent entity accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro-Board.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.

Travel

• Limited travel
  
  Airport Firefighter certificate required

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KABUL

Job Posting: Mar 1, 2016, 11:09:21 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: PR1600793

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