Fire Chief - Diego Garcia

About the role

Amentum, a global provider of engineering, technical and professional services to the US government, allies and critical infrastructure, is seeking a Fire Chief to support a government contract on the island of Diego Garcia. The Fire Chief provides Fire and Emergency Services, including crash and fire prevention, ensuring readiness and compliance with NFPA and DOD requirements, within the Performance Work Statement and Amentum's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to large-scale emergencies and direct fire-ground operations to protect life and property in line with international, US and PWS requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate fire and EMS operations, and prepare records and reports of responses, personnel actions and other information.
• Supervise the annual budget, equipment specifications and department programs, and represent Fire Emergency Services in meetings with Command staff, Contracting Officers, the Airport and other agencies.
• Oversee firefighter health and safety programs, including the occupational medical evaluation program, and supervise the training program and the fire prevention program, including facility inspections.
• Handle grievances, maintain discipline and ensure adherence to department rules, and perform other duties assigned by Program leadership.
• Firefighter / Driver Operator duties include firefighting, operating fire equipment, providing emergency medical care within scope, driving and maintaining apparatus, and performing ECC duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline preferred; two years of related experience may substitute for four years of college.
• Minimum of three years managing an operation of similar size and scope to that on Diego Garcia, within three years of hiring.
• At least two years of HAZMAT First Response experience in a similar operation.
• Certified Assistant Chief of Operations and Fire Officer IV, with prerequisite certifications, and attendance at the annual Navy and Marine Corps Fire Officer training.
• Training in aircraft rescue and firefighting per NAVAIR 00-80R-14, AFI 32-2001 and NFPA 403, plus airport fire fighting certification.
• NFPA Incident Command System training and any other certifications required by the PWS.
• GS 081 series qualification, successful pre-employment and annual physicals, ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required), and a US passport and driver's licence.

Required skills

• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Availability onsite during regular hours and within one hour after them, with on-call support 24/7.