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divh2Fire Captain/h2pAmentum is seeking a Fire Captain to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Fire Captain will work with the Assistant Fire Chief to execute policies, follow guidance to achieve goals and objectives for the department and specifically for the assigned platoon. The Fire Captain will serve as the Entry Team Officer at all emergency incidents that may occur because of natural forces, major accidents, fire or explosions, oil and hazardous material spills, and/or accidents occurring in confined spaces. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance./ppDuties and Responsibilities:/pulliWork with the Assistant Chief to plan and develop policies and establish goals for the Platoon. Primarily responsible for the supervision of one Fire Station and its assigned apparatus./liliResponds to all emergencies on the Depot with assigned engine company. When first to arrive, shall assume command until relieved by a senior Fire Officer. Act as the Fire Department Entry Team Officer at all emergencies./liliWork requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment./liliCustomarily directs the work of two (2) or more employees. Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, promotion, and change of status of employees./liliEnsure compliance with Company and governmental guidelines and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of this position./liliInstructor for all phases of emergency response, such as firefighting, hazmat response, confined space rescue, etc.; Fire Prevention procedures to be used during company building inspections./liliEnsure that all firefighting, hazmat, and rescue equipment is tested, repaired, inspected, and maintained. Ensure the inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance of all hydrants, fire alarm boxes, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, as assigned. Inspects depot facilities, in coordination with the fire Inspector./liliAssume duties of Assistant Fire Chief when assigned, including Fire Department operations, records management, and reports preparation./liliResponsible for reporting potential real environmental concerns to the Environmental Service./liliDuties of this classification may overlap duties performed by employees of other classification./liliMay perform other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned. May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level than those listed above./li/ulpMinimum Requirements:/pulli3-5 years experience in the fire protection/prevention - full time, part time, volunteer or technical training./liliMust have a High School Diploma or Equivalent./liliHave and maintain State of Nevada Firefighter I and II certification./liliPossess and maintain a valid State of Nevada Emergency Medical Technician I certification./liliAble to obtain and maintain OSHA Materials Levels I, II, III and V certification./liliBe computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment./liliMaintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement./liliBe physically fit to withstand extreme heat, cold, and smoke./liliPerform arduous climbing, lifting, raising, running, and crawling./liliAble to use simple formulas to compute engine pressures for providing adequate flow of water at the nozzle./liliHave a good working knowledge of the care, operation, and maintenance of all fire equipment./liliMust be able to operate auxiliary equipment such as Hurst Rescue./liliMust be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada Drivers License and have or obtain an F endorsement within 90 days of employment./liliMust be able to obtain and maintain Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) site access. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain this access./liliMust be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance./li/ulpDesired Qualifications:/pulliTechnical Fire Protection/Prevention training./liliA thorough knowledge of the Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) layout./li/ulpOther Responsibilities:/pulliSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment./liliQuality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations./liliProcedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job./li/ulpCompensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is between $37.00 - $40.00. Benefits: This position falls under the SCA and offers medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 1 hour for every 30 worked of PTO, 11 paid holidays annually./p/div

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