Job Description

Overview

***This position will be physically located in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP

Under supervision of Assistant Fire Chief - Training, will be responsible for providing assistance to the designated Fire Chief/Deputy Chief. Under broad direction manages the administration of the training program within the fire and emergency service department. Develops, implements, and manages the training program to ensure compliance with DODM 6055.06 DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program, AR 420-1 Army Regulation Facilities Management Chapter 25 Fire and Emergency Services, DoDI 6055.06 DoD Fire and Emergency Services Program, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as prescribed by DoD Instructions, DoD Manuals and Army Regulations.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

+ Directs a professional team encompassing a range of functions within the discipline.

+ Evaluates staff, comparing objectives and achievements in the assessment.

+ Coaches' employees in their professional career development and process improvements.

+ Manages FES Training program and is responsible for the development of the department's annual training program per DOD instructions.

+ Works with department officers and other department leaders to develop training programs to support fire department statement of work requirements, in accordance with NFPA, Army, and other applicable regulations.

+ Performs detailed needs analysis using response data developing specific training programs to support department operations.

+ Ensures competency of personnel by evaluating effectiveness of training programs and administrating DOD firefighter certification programs or, equivalent certification program.

+ Develops job performance requirements, lesson plans, training schedules, instructional methods, and instructional media and curriculum, and evaluation instruments.

+ Coordinates training program efforts with shift personnel, Army agencies and local emergency response agencies. Develops contacts and leads for training resources.

+ Provides instruction to firefighters, Army personnel or civilians as required.

+ Attends, participates, and plays a leadership role in community events in order to enhance the image of the Fire Department.

+ Maintains a close working relationship with other fire service and rescue agencies to develop mutual aid training to assure effective multiple agency responses to emergencies.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

+ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

+ Must be able to pass annual firefighter Occupations Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing IAW NFPA 1582 and 1583

+ Required to Meet position certifications IAW DoD Manual 6055.06

+ Firefighter I/II

+ HazMat Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control

+ First Aid Provider (FAP)

+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Airport Firefighter

+ D/O Pumper

+ D/O Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

+ D/O Aerial

+ D/O Mobile Water Supply

+ Hazardous Materials Incident Command

+ Fire Inspector I/II

+ Fire Instructor I/II

+ Fire Officer I/II

+ National Registry Emergency Medical Responder

+ Must have a valid 1-year driver license

+ Must have a valid passport

+ Preferred Qualifications: Certifications for Training Officer Specialist are specific to the certification delivery agency University of Texas A&M - Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) ProBoard.

+ Preferred to meet the following TEEX ProBoard certifications:

+ Airport Firefighter

+ D/O Pumper

+ D/O Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

+ D/O Aerial

+ D/O Mobile Water Supply

+ Hazardous Materials Technician

+ Hazardous Materials Incident Command

+ Fire Inspector I/II

+ Fire Instructor I/II

+ Fire Officer I/II

+ AHA BLS Instructor

+ Experience:

+ Minimum five (5) years' experience as a fire fighter working on a DOD installation preferred.

+ Minimum two (2) years' experience as a Pro-Board/IFSAC fire and emergency services certification curriculum instructor preferred.

+ Skills:

+ Must be able to read/write and speak English proficiently.

+ Possess the ability to demonstrate firefighter knowledge and skills in a professional manner.

+ Ability to work effectively with fellow employees and management personnel at all levels to include multinational staff, and military officials.

+ Strong ability to exercise professional discretion and good judgment and to understand the effect of decisions made.

+ Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English both verbally and writing and must have good computer skills in MS-PowerPoint, MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Outlook.

+ WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

+ The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.

+ The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

+ The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

+ PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

+ Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

+ Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

+ Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

+ Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

+ Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

+ Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

+ Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

+ Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

+ Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

+ Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

+ Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

+ Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

+ Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

+ Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

+ Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

+ Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

+ Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

+ Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.