Temporary Assistant Fire Chief

ASRC Federal•King Salmon, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Temporary Assistant Fire Chief to support its Air Force customer under the Installation Support Services (ISS2) contract at King Salmon Air Station in King Salmon, Alaska. This full-time temporary position will not exceed 90 days. In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Fire Brigade and holds overall responsibility for ASRCC operations at the station. The Assistant Fire Chief performs technical, administrative, and supervisory work to plan, organize, direct, and implement all aspects of the fire department. This includes creating and maintaining department policies and budgets, ensuring required records are complete and accurate, and monitoring department services to help prevent loss of life and property from fire or emergency medical conditions. The role also leads the installation’s Incident Command Staff and works directly with the U.S. Department of Defense, contractors, and other private or government entities as required. The position calls for sound judgment, professional conduct, commitment to customer service and community, and proven leadership. The Assistant Fire Chief must be able to perform and lead others calmly and efficiently during crises, maintain accurate records, prepare timely reports for company and federal organizations and agencies, and demonstrate the strength, stamina, and endurance needed for firefighting and departmental duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
15 years of experience in fire and emergency response, including 4 years of fire operations and management experience at an executive fire officer level.
Training and certification from an accredited certification academy recognized by the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA), Pro Board, and/or IFSAC.
Certification in accordance with DoDI 6055.06, DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program.
NFPA 472 (1072) Hazardous Materials Operations and Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certifications.
NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification.
NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter certification.
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV certification.
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector II certification.
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II certification.
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to respond to emergencies and participate in fire suppression and emergency activities as needed.
Strength, stamina, and endurance to perform firefighting and departmental duties.
Strong technical, leadership, management, team-building, strategic planning, personnel management, problem-analysis, decision-making, adaptability, stress-tolerance, and time-management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and adapt communication to different audiences.
Working knowledge of department and company computer equipment and software.
Working knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, technical orders, international codes, and contractual compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or a related emergency response field.
NFPA 472 (1072) Hazardous Materials Technician certification.
NFPA 1002 Driver Operator Pumper certification.
NFPA 1002 Airport Mobile Water Supply certification.
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector III certification.
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor III certification.
NFPA 1006 High Angle Rescue, Low Angle Rescue, and Trench Rescue certifications.
NFPA 1500 Incident Safety Officer certification.
NFPA 1081 Facility Fire Brigade Exterior certification.
NFPA 1081 Facility Fire Brigade Leader certification.
Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters certification.
Confined Space Rescue certification.
Swift Water Rescue certification.
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification.
Basic Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate.
Current First Aid, AED, and CPR Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Fire Brigade and assume overall responsibility for ASRCC operations at King Salmon Air Station in the Fire Chief’s absence.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement all aspects of the fire department.
Create and maintain department policies and budgets.
Ensure required records are submitted complete and accurate and prepare timely reports required by company and federal organizations and agencies.
Monitor department services to prevent loss of life and property from fire and emergency medical conditions.
Lead the installation’s Incident Command Staff and work with the U.S. Department of Defense, contractors, and other private or government entities as required.
Support the company’s local management team and the mission, vision, and guiding values and principles of ASRCC.
Apply knowledge of fire protection and emergency medical services, including modern fire control, prevention, investigation, delivery, and management.
Apply company and customer rules and regulations, technical orders, policies, procedures, international codes, and contractual requirements affecting fire and emergency response services.
Respond to emergencies and assume or delegate authority appropriately, including participating in fire suppression and emergency activities as needed.
Lead, manage, and build teams; perform strategic planning, personnel management, problem analysis, and decision-making.
Communicate and present complex information effectively to different audiences, orally and in writing.
Analyze situations and act quickly, calmly, and effectively during emergencies and other stressful circumstances.
Operate department and company computer equipment and software, including Microsoft Office products.
Research current information and design, authorize, and disseminate policies and procedures consistent with U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, company, and local policies.