Fire Chief At Ascension Island

Fire Chief at Ascension Island

Join our team at Yang Enterprises and become a vital contributor to the forefront of space exploration, as we proudly support the US Space Force’s mission on Ascension Island. You’ll have the privilege of working in an environment that inspires awe and offers countless opportunity for personal growth, adventure, and scientific study.

By joining us, you’ll be introduced to a supportive work-life balance that enables you to explore the island’s inspiring environment and wildlife, engage in thrilling outdoor activities like boating and scuba diving, and connect with fellow colleagues who share your passion for both work and adventure. We offer an outstanding compensation package with maximum flexibility to make sure everyone feels welcome and ready for an adventure. We offer free lodging, meals, travel, and much more in our effort to make this a once in a lifetime opportunity that surely cannot be missed.

As a group, your role on Ascension Island will be pivotal in supporting the US Space Force’s operations. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that embraces challenges and fosters a culture of excellence, where your skills and expertise will contribute to the success of future space missions.

Position Title:

Fire Chief

Job Location:

Ascension Island – South Atlantic

Department:

Fire & Emergency Rescue

Education:

High School Diploma or GED, two- and four-year degrees are strongly preferred.

Job Description:

The Fire Chief oversees 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

Qualifications:

Mandatory

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Ten (10) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity overseeing fire department operations.

• Fire Officer IV certification (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

• Fire Instructor II certification (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

• Fire Inspector II certification (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

• Hazmat Incident Commander (IC) certification (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

• Airport Firefighter certification (DoD, PROBOARD, or IFSAC)

• 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.

• Experienced 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.

• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Desired:

• Bachelors degree in Fire science of other related field.

• Experience working on Base Operations Support (BOS) contracts

• Knowledge of US. Air Force fire protection policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of DoDI 6055.6, DoDI 6055.6-M, AFI 32-2001, and all applicable NFPA standards and OSHA regulations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the installation/command mission and organization.

• Experience in managing a fire department occupational safety and health program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and oversees all activities of the fire department; manages the day-to-day operation of the fire department through a Lieutenant.

• 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 Station Manager and other departmental managers on issues relating to fire protection, fire prevention and other related services.

• Acts as technical advisor to the Station 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 related work as assigned.

Accountable for:

• Fire suppression, firefighting, and first responder methods, practices, and techniques.

• National Fire Codes and other fire related regulations, directives, standards, and operating procedures.

• Ingress and safety procedures for military and civilian aircraft.

• Disaster preparedness and planning.

• OSHA, Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force fire protection policies and practices.

• Supervisory concepts, principles, and practices.

• Operations and maintenance of various types of fire and emergency response equipment and vehicles.

• The use of common office machinery, including copiers, fax machines and computers.

• Directing and coordinating a multidisciplinary staff in firefighting, fire prevention and other fire service-related activities.

• Making immediate decisions in an emergency situation.

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Reviewing work products to ensure conformance to standards and/or contractual obligations.

• Maintaining excellent working relationships with subordinates, peers, customers, superiors, and outside agencies.

• Assessing, defining, and conducting training of subordinate personnel of the mission.

Safety (Personal Protection) Requirements: **

May require hard hat, safety goggles, safety shoes, ear protection, Hard toed safety shoes or boots, safety glasses or goggles, gloves, etc (as required by task)

Status:

Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is at the USSF base on Ascension Island. Would you be willing to travel and work on Ascension Island?

Experience:

• Supervising: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Fire officer IV certification (Required)
• Fire Instructor II certification (Required)
• Fire Inspector II certification (Required)
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person