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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.

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.

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:

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Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.

NON-EXEMPT, CBA and SCA Positions

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $39.49 (Hourly rate set by CBA/SCA.

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .