This position is contingent upon contract award.
Vertex Aerospace is redefining the mid-level aerospace market with our
agility, rapid deployment capability, and customized quality. Our
international presence and a vast range of services distinguish us from
competitors. We offer our customers a variety of global aerospace support,
including Systems Integration, Fabrication, Contractor Operated and Maintained
Base Supply, Engineering, Maintenance, Modification, Repair, and Overhaul,
Training Support, and all levels of Maintenance. For over forty years, we have
delivered high-quality aftermarket aerospace services that are affordable and
customer-focused.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Perform duties as Assistant Fire Chief of Operations at a foreign military airfield location
* Provide supervision for approximately twenty (‎20) firefighters providing Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) at two airfields and one heliport.
* Support the Fire Chief in coordination and integration of all ARFF activities with a Contractor Airfield Operations team led by a Program Manager.
* Provide oversight for on-the-job training for host nation fire fighters working alongside the contract fire fighters.
* Must maintain copies of all reports and records for viewing and complying with any corrective action required.
* Attend Company, Base Environmental and or Saudi ARFF-related meetings/training as required.
* Assist the EH &S Manager in the enforcement of MNG and Company smoking policies.
* Responsible for the development and update of Emergency Escape Routes at the facility.
* Responsible for attending Zone, Fire, Safety, and Health Inspections.
* Required to handle hazardous materials in the performance of assigned duties.
* Maintain the highest ethical personal and professional standards.
POSITION SCOPE AND CHARTER
* Graduation from a standard four (‎4) year high school or equivalent (GED) and minimum of five (‎5) years of verifiable experience in working as a certified firefighter.
* Must have a minimum of two (‎2) years as a Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief, preferably in an airport/airfield environment.
* Must be able to read, speak, write legibly and understand the English language.
* Must be comfortable working with host nation military personnel.
* Knowledge of materials used and safety precautions as applicable to usage.
* Familiarization with AR ‎95-‎20 and DCMA ‎8210.1c. for Airfield Operations.
* Must have a valid state operator's license and be able to pass the government licensing requirements.
* Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction.
* Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data
* Will be required to travel when deemed necessary.
As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be
fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive
Order ‎14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for
those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status
form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is
frequently required to walk, sit or reach with hands and arms. The employee is
also occasionally required to climb a ladder.
Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching,
extensive walking and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. May require
lifting of objects whose weight sometime exceeds fifty (‎50) pounds.
The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard climate-
controlled environment where there is no physical discomfort, to a non-
climate-controlled environment, to an environment where inclement weather may
subject individuals to severe weather including extreme heat and blowing sand
conditions. May be required to work in areas where high noise levels prevail.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical
shock hazards. May be required to perform off-site service when directed.
Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which
we recognize and value each other 's differences as well as fostering a
culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and
Respect. As an equal opportunity employee, all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin
age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against
employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However,
employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees
or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the
pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,
proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish
information. ‎41 CFR ‎60-‎1.35(c)