Job Description

Title: Diego Garcia: Assistant Fire Chief for Fire Prevention Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary KBR provides full-spectrum base operations support to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, a remote location in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Our robust supply chain ensures on-time delivery of mission-critical supplies, and our team conducts essential port and airfield operations in this geographically complex environment. The KBR team is over 1,000 people strong, providing not only life support services such as water treatment, electricity, and telecom/antenna maintenance, but also quality of life services like Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and an award-winning dining facility. Job Summary Supervises one of the functional areas within fire protection (Operations, Training and/or Prevention). Plans, develops, reviews, implements and evaluates department policy. Receives new guidance, regulations or procedures from the Fire Chief and disseminates information to subordinates. Prepares and schedules assignments of subordinate personnel to operations, training and/or fire inspection duties. Assist the Fire Chief in developing and implementing an overall company long-term strategic plan involving fire protection. Plans, administers, and supervises fire prevention education programs. Review construction and medication plans, confers with engineers, and provides technical/functional assistance on fire prevention and building design criteria. Identifies and reviews the status of base fire deficiencies and coordinates with the Fire Chief and other agencies for necessary corrective actions. Conducts recurring proficiency training in each functional area of fire protection. Assesses capabilities of fire protection programs, recommends changes when necessary, and manages personnel to ensure applicability of program objectives. Plans a comprehensive program of on-the-job and proficiency training for all fire protection and prevention personnel. Direct firefighting operations during emergencies and training evaluations. Serve as the on-scene commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Fire Chief. Roles and Responsibilities + Complies with applicable SOP and in accordance with OPNAVINST series 11320.23. + Reviews and provides recommendation to Fire Chief for any updates to DGLOCALCOORDINST 11320.7G. + Ensures fire risks are identified, documented, and mitigated in a timely manner. + Provides and maintains fire prevention and code enforcement programs that promote and educate the public on fire prevention, life safety, fire code compliance, fire risk reduction and control of fires and other hazards. + Implements and executes existing integrated fire prevention programs. + Must attend pre-acceptance and acceptance testing for new construction or alteration of facilities. + Must be able to conduct facility plan reviews and provide corrective measures to meet applicable building codes. + Responsible for the oversight of E-28 Arresting Gear Maintenance and Fire Inspections. + Must participate in ITT exercises when directed by Deputy Fire Chief and/or Fire Chief. Basic Qualifications + Requires 10 years' experience in fire service, and other related experience is essential. + Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable to effectively liaise with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors and clients, and report directly to the Senior Management. + Particular attention to details, good project management skills. + Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health. + Must be contract oriented and computer literate in Microsoft Office software. + Must have a valid and be able to obtain Government driver's license. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING + Must be certified IAW contract requirements. + Must obtain and maintain Airfield Vehicle Operator Certificate (AVOC). DoD CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Airport Firefighter) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Firefighter I and II) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Inspector I, II and II) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Instructor I, II) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Investigator I) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Officer I, II) III is preferred + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Awareness) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Incident Commander) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Plan Examiner I) + DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Public Fire and Life Safety Educator) + Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training from American Red Cross EDUCATION: + High school diploma, technical or vocational course graduate is required; Associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. + The Assistant Fire Chief for Prevention shall attend NFPA 101 Life Safety Course. KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Contract work, For subcontractor, Work at office, Remote work, Overseas, Flexible hours,

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