Amentum is seeking a Crew Chief/Lieutenant for a position on Kauai, HI. Supporting the Fire & Emergency Services Department. With minimum supervision, serves as a work leader for a crew of two or more. Responsible for the operational effectiveness of the crew during emergency and non-emergency activities. Directs crew’s actions as necessary to complete assigned tasks. Takes corrective action with supervisors to address substandard performance or violation of policy or procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have a current Hawaii Driver’s license.
• Must have the following Professional Certifications (IFSAC or ProBoard affiliate);
• Airport Firefighter
• Fire Officer I
• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Instructor I
• Hazardous Materials-Technician
• Hazardous Incident Commander
• Incident Safety Officer
• Fire Inspector II (within six months from position assignment)
• Must have a current National Registry of Emergency Technician – Basic (NREMT-B) license or higher.
• Must have a current CPR/AED card American Red Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) affiliate.
• Must successfully pass an annual skills validation evaluation on the professional certifications required of this position.
• Five years’ experience with an organized Fire Department.
• Two years’ experience as a Rescue Specialist and/or Driver-Operator.
• Two years’ experience with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services.
• Must process the following PC skills:
  MICROSOFT OFFICE: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Conducts crew proficiency training as necessary to ensure assigned personnel meet professional performance standards.
• Leads crew efforts in fire suppression, search & rescue, specialized operations, treatment of sick and/or injured, precautionary standbys, and various customer service requests.
• Performs Incident Command (IC) duties in the absence of the supervisor (Assistant Fire Chief), directing crew efforts in accordance with (IAW)established IC protocols.
• Facilitates efforts in station maintenance, tools/equipment inventory and inspections, apparatus cleaning and inspection, and resource preventive maintenance as required.
• Conducts facility fire inspections to validate compliance to life safety standards and codes. Identifies hazards and deficiencies and takes appropriate action to report code violations.
• Enforces compliance to professional competencies, department procedures, and company policies. Takes immediate action to correct and/or address substandard performance.
• Completes reports as required and IAW department procedures.
• Performs job related, collateral duties and other tasks as directed by supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Environment:

• Ability to work at heights, with hazardous environments, and under hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work well with others, team-build, and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to function under duress.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written format.

Physical:

• Must be able to pass an annual Performance Fitness Evaluation of essential job tasks.
• Must participate in an exercise and fitness training program every on-duty day.
• Must participate in an annual fitness assessment of the following components: aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
• Must complete strenuous fireground tasks as assigned during emergency situations or in a training environment.
• Must participate in annual respiratory protection training evaluation IAW requirements in NFPA 1404, Standard for fire Service Respiratory Protection Training and be able to function effectively while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with face mask.
• Must meet the medical requirements outlined in NFPA 1582, Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, Chapter 6.
• Lifting, pushing/pulling: Over 50 lbs. (two-men assist)
• Work positions requirements: walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, cramped, sitting and repeated frequent climbing.
• Customer contact, extended workday, confined work area, field assignment, and inclement weather.