Chief, Protective Services, AO

Your Role as the Fire Chief:

• Oversees fire operations, inspections, firefighter training, ambulance/rescue service and emergency responses to hazardous material releases.  Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a fire department, including fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, disaster planning, and hazardous material mitigation.

• Assumes personal command of all firefighting activities during emergencies.  During a conflagration or other similar emergency, will have the power to temporarily suspend the operation.  Participates in the investigation of all plant fires to determine root cause, and other pertinent facts.  Prepares necessary reports concerning fire of consequence or suspicious origin and works with other departments to make recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• Supervises preparation of required reports, analyses, budgets and estimates; ensures that appropriate supporting records are maintained.

• Coordinates and assures cooperation and compliance of activities with other departments of the plant, government staff, and outside agencies. Activities include, but not limited to, reviewing scope of work, the layout of fire supression systems in new builds or modifications, anti-terriorisim force protection, and local emergency planning commission.

• Manages supervisory staff performance and development. Makes final approvals of hiring and disciplinary actions for the department.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Language Skills and Strategic Thinking - Ability to read an interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Demonstrate skills to write routine reports and correspondence and have the ability to communicate with internal and external customers professionally and effectively.

• Math Skills - Demonstrate and maintain ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Judgement - Demonstrate ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously as in Incident Command (IC) or Unified Command (UC) based on the National Incident Mangement System (NIMS).

• Communication and Organizational Skills - Demonstrate knowledge and competency in Word, Outlook, Fire House, and other applicable software programs.

• Functional Tactics and Operational Support - Interpret Army Regulations (ARs), National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA), Fire Codes, and Unified Fire Criteria (UFC).

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid Driver’s License is required with Minimum of a Valid Class D Chauffeur driver's license
• Candidates must hold certifications from one of the following: the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), the National Professional Qualifications Board (NPQB), or the Department of Defense (DOD) in the following classifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Driver Operator-Pumper, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, and Fire Officer II. A minimum certification of EMT-B is required. If not already certified as a Hazmat Technician, candidates must obtain certification within one year through our in-house program. Additional required qualifications include Hazardous Materials Incident Commander and completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• Ability to pass a physical exam, drug screening, and background check.
• Ability to achieve required secret clearance as deemed necessary by the installation. 

Salary:

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $76,640 - $114,960. 

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

•    Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
•    Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information
•    Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
•    Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans
•    Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
•    Visual acuity (e.g. needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)
•    Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
•    Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
•    Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
•    Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
•    Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
•    Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
•    Repetitive motion of any part of the body
•    Kneeling, crouching or crawling
•    Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
•    Capacity to express thoughts orally
•    Expertise in: Microsoft Office, SAP
•    Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite
•    Ability to withstand environmental conditions: extreme heat or cold etc.
•    Ability to work alone for long periods of time

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