Fire Prevention Inspector - Dakar - AIM World Services, Incorporated.

Dakar, Senegal

Summary

Conducts fire safety inspections and drill, initiates fire prevention and response training to designated personnel.  Controls and extinguishes aircraft, structures, and other fires to protect people, resources and the environment.  Supervise Firefighters that drive and operate a range of fire fighting vehicles and equipment.  Provides fire inspection services within assigned area of responsibility.  Inspects fire protection devices, systems and procedures to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.  Plans, schedules, and conducts training programs for all functional areas of the Fire/Security Section.  Maintains training reference files, directives, office instructions, lesson plans, training aids, and training records.  Responds to emergencies, evaluates operational procedures, acts as safety officer, assists with rescue, fire suppression and overhaul when directed.  May function as a firefighter to supplement existing personnel when required. May require formal training on relevant Automated Information Systems (AIS). Performs duties in accordance with AR 420-1, DoDI 6055.06, DoD 6055.06-M, AR 525-27, DoDI 6055.06, 29 CFR 1910.120, 49 CFR Part 40, AR 190-45, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, NFPA 10, 29 CFR 1910.157, TM 3-34.30, DA PAM 525-27, and AR 40-3.
Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Complies with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.
• Provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.
• Implements as assigned, the fire protection programs that conform to the United States Antarctic Program, including the operation of the ASC contract locations in Antarctica.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations or as directed by the Fire Captain. Conducts inspections and ensures the operations are conducted according to the Fire Department SOP's and NFPA guidelines.
• Schedules weekly inspections for all work centers, tracks violations and completed inspections.
• Issues violation notices to work centers and conduct follow up inspections.
• Coordinates dormitory evacuation drills with site management.
• Responsible for daily entry of equipment, training data, and all department activities in software.
• Performs and supervises training of Fire Department personnel and fire safety training for the community.
• Interacts with agency officials and the community in a professional and tactful manner.
• Provides supervision to firefighters and is responsible for pre-season and post-season written performance evaluations.
• Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management policy.
• Trains and orients employees on safety guidelines, quality assurance requirements and fire department goals.
• Required to know and follow the SOP's and adhere to professional behavior both on duty and off duty.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Captain.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Four years previous full time firefighting experience, volunteer experience or paid on-call time and at least two of those years must be in a Fire Inspector role
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Officer I
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Instructor I or II
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Firefighter II
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Inspector I or II or III
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Airport Fire Fighter
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
• CPR Certification or EMT Status
• National Incident Management System (NIMS): ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800

Expected Skills and Competencies
Physical activities to include lifting up to the safety regulation maximum, climbing, crawling and dragging hose. Duties will be performed indoors and outdoors, and work may be performed in a variety of extreme weather conditions including severe heat, wind, and limited visibility.
Preferred

• Associate of Science degree in Fire Science.
• EMT-B or Paramedic.
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Driver Operator Pumper / Mobile Water Supply.
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Driver Operator ARFF
• IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Fire Inspector III

Physical and Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Africa for extended periods 
• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by US AFRICOM
• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required
• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position. 
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme weather as required by the position
• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.