Fire Protection Operations (FPO) Technical Officer

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Fire Chief of Support. This role supports the technical, operational, and programmatic elements of fire department operations. The position requires the ability to navigate codes and standards relevant to all aspects of fire department operations. Responsibilities include writing, reviewing, and concurring with technical, operational, safety, and training-related documents and programs concerning the fire department, fire system operations, and emergency response activities. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team member on large projects are essential. The role involves interfacing with various site organizations such as Engineering, Projects, Facility Operations, Training, Procurement, Logistics, and Compliance. The position may involve serving in a support functional role in the Tactical Operations Center or Emergency Operations Center. Additionally, the role may qualify and perform duties as a coordinator/instructor, health and wellness coordinator, safety officer, or logistics manager during training or unplanned events. The role involves preparing schedules, assigning firefighters, and conducting follow-up reviews to ensure compliance with work directives and proper fire protection and emergency response procedures. It may also involve organizing and supervising fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials emergency response activities. The position develops and implements fire protection programs and procedures to prevent personnel injury and property damage from fire and explosion, and implements programs to ensure employee and facility safety in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, and Life Safety Code requirements. The role may determine work assignments, set priorities, and coordinate personnel activities within the fire department or supervise shift personnel. As a team member or independently, the role assesses and evaluates current fire department procedures and documents for accuracy and compliance with acceptable standards. Management assessments of non-emergency work or emergency response activities are performed to ensure compliance. The role requires the ability to analyze data, prepare and develop accurate, comprehensive, concise reports, and associated documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma and a minimum 7 years of relevant experience OR an Associate degree with a minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Certified by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) as a Basic Firefighter at a minimum.
Certified by TCFP in Hazardous Materials-Technician.
Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician at a minimum.
Certified by TCFP as a Fire Officer 1.
Must become certified by the TCFP as Fire Officer II within two years.
Certified by the TCFP as a Fire Instructor I.
Must become certified by the TCFP as Fire Instructor II within two years.
Must become certified as Fire Inspector II within twelve months.
Ability to write reports and programmatic documents, develop metrics, create presentations, and deliver lesson plans to various groups.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709.
Medical requirements may apply.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Plans Examiner Preferred.
Experience in the fire service and fire service management and/or fire service training is preferred.
Specific experience in firefighting and related emergency response is preferred as well as certifications in related areas.

Responsibilities

Supports the technical, operational, and programmatic elements of fire department operations.
Writes, reviews, and concurs with technical, operational, safety, and training related documents and programs as they relate to the fire department, fire system operations, and emergency response activities.
Interfaces with Engineering, Projects, Facility Operations, Training, Procurement, Logistics, and Compliance, as needed, among other organizations throughout the site.
Serves in a support functional role in the Tactical Operations Center or Emergency Operations Center as assigned.
Qualifies and performs duties as coordinator/instructor, health and wellness coordinator, safety officer, or logistics manager during training or unplanned events.
Prepares schedules, assigns firefighters, and conducts follow-up reviews to ensure compliance with work directives and proper fire protection and emergency response procedures.
May organize and supervise fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials emergency response activities toward predetermined goals and objectives.
Develops and implements fire protection programs and procedures in an attempt to eliminate personnel injury and/or property damage due to fire and explosion.
Implements programs and procedures to ensure employee and facility safety is in accordance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Fire Protection Association, and Life Safety Code requirements.
May determine work assignments, set priorities, and coordinate the activities of personnel in the fire department or supervise shift personnel and direct activities associated with the department's objectives.
Assesses and evaluates current fire department procedures and documents for accuracy to assure they meet acceptable standards.
Performs management assessments of non-emergency work or actual emergency response activities to insure compliance with associated procedures, standards, or documents as directed.
Analyzes data, prepares and develops accurate, comprehensive, concise reports, and associated documentation as necessary or directed.