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

• Lead emergency management and fire-ground operations, protecting 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 and personnel actions
• Supervise the annual budget, equipment specifications and department programs, and represent the department in meetings with Command staff, Contracting Officers, the Airport and other agencies
• Oversee firefighter health and safety, the occupational medical evaluation program and the training program, including the master training plan
• Supervise the fire prevention program, including the facility inspection schedule, and handle grievances and discipline
• Firefighter / Driver Operator duties include fighting fires, providing emergency medical care, driving and maintaining apparatus, and performing ECC duties as assigned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree 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 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
• Aircraft rescue and firefighting training per NAVAIR 00-80R-14, AFI 32-2001 and NFPA 403, plus airport fire fighting certification
• NFPA Incident Command System training, EVOCC and AVOC courses, and DOT First Responder certification
• GS 081 series standards, successful pre-employment and annual physicals, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required)

Required skills

• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US passport and driver's licence, and to pass PACOM medical requirements