Job Information
Amentum Assistant Chief of Operations and Health & Safety in United States
Purpose and Scope:
Provide Operation and Health and Safety support to all Fire and Emergency Services (FES) and other personnel on military base. This position is in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and is located at Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF).
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and maintain, as required, procedures in compliance with local policy that protect the health and safety of employees and the community and that minimize or eliminate the risk of environmental pollution.
Conduct quality and safety inspections/audits of contract operations and subcontractors.
Investigate mishaps and injuries.
Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and disseminate safety-related bulletins, technical changes and literature to work site personnel.
Provide guidance and direction to achieve compliance with all applicable safety and quality standards.
Develop, implement, monitor and train on safety-related training programs provided by the Environmental, Safety and Health Office, including Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, Fall protection, Machine Guarding, Confined Space Entry, Construction Site Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, and Asbestos Awareness.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Must have the following certifications:
Fire Instructor III
Fire Officer III
Fire Inspector II
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
Airport Fire Fighter
Must have a minimum of two-year experience at that duty position.
Training must be accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS). IFSAC or NPQS seals on the training certificates provide evidence of IFSAC or NPQS accreditation or foreign nation equivalent.
Must be physically fit, present a neat appearance, and maintain safety-related grooming standards.
Must be medically cleared to wear a SCBA mask PRIOR to arrival at AAAF.
Shall have and maintain a current CPR card issued by either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
High school diploma.
Ability to read and write English is required.
Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Able to work a shift of twenty-four (24) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies.
The Assistant Chief of Operations and Health & Safety shall be located at Ascension Island.
This position will be exposed to products of fire to include heat, smoke, toxic fumes, and gasses.
Basic physical requirements include walking, bending, stooping, stretching, climbing, running, and lifting to 100 pounds.
Must be able to perform job tasks at any place on the Aerial Ladder from minimal extension to full extension.
Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing a self-contained-breathing-apparatus (SCBA), with minimal loss of effectiveness and efficiency.
Must be able to navigate tight turns, stairs, and enclosed spaces while wearing firefighting personal protective equipment to include SCBA.
At times, work will be done in a station or an office environment maintaining vehicles, equipment and firefighting apparatus.
Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
This position is pending contract award.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .