MINIMUM POSITION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Must be certified IAW NFPA 25.
• Must be certified IAW NFPA 96 and UFC 3-601-02.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) year experience at that duty position.
• Must be certified to inspect and certify kitchen hoods.
• Minimum of three-year experience at that duty position.
• 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.
• Must be a USN to fill this position.
• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and passport.
• Must be eligible for a Non-Sensitive (Tier 1) investigation and be able to receive a Geneva Convention CAC issued.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair all fire protection systems including those for cooking operations IAW UFC 3-601-02, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, NFPA 96 and UFC 3-600-01 on the Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform cross-connection inspections and prevent backflow of all water-based fire protection systems, equipment, and related structures in the cross-connection control program.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems IAW the latest edition of the UFC-3-601-02.
• Inspect, test, clean, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on kitchen hood fire suppression systems and ducts and attach service tags IAW NFPA 96 and UFC 3-601-02.
• Coordinate all hood and duct cleaning work with the COR, Fire Department (quarterly only) and respective Facility Manager at least 72 hours prior to cleaning.
• Respond to all fire suppression system impairments.
• Participate in preliminary and final acceptance testing for all fire protection systems.
• Submit a report of all hood and duct exhaust system tests, inspections, and maintenance accomplished.
• Submit written reports of all fire suppression system problems, repairs, and test results.