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 issued driver’s license, passport from their country and could obtain a work visa.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Candidate should be other country national (OCN) or local national (LN).
• Prefer candidate who has experience working on a US Government contract.

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.