Jobs at Africa Talent Contours Limited

OVERVIEW:

• Responsible for the supervision of an assigned aircraft or structural firefighting crew on an alternating shift, supervising all assigned crew members in fire ground situations as well as the performance of care and maintenance of apparatus and equipment as defined in the current task order, Performance Work Standard (PWS), and as directed. Responsible for implementing and maintaining all fire protection services-related functional standards within their assigned department IAW the Statement of Work. Implements the Fire Chief’s comprehensive firefighting program at the assigned installation to ensure compliance with NFPA 1201 and staffed and equipped to meet the fire and emergency standards as outlined in OPNAVINST series 11320.23.
• Comply with accepted industry safety standards, applicable safety precautions, and guidelines listed in NFPA 1500 and local safety instructions.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the Assistant Chief of Operations and functions under their direct supervision.
• Supervises a shift and crew for response readiness.
• Supervises a structural and/or aircraft firefighting crew at the assigned fire department to ensure compliance with PWS and that all local requirements are met.
• Assigns directs and reviews the work of assigned subordinate employees who assist in carrying out program activities.
• Ensure timely submittal of CRPL, deliverables, and work product reports about the operations section as required.
• Ensure the scheduling of required fire protection equipment inspections to comply with and meet PWS requirements for the department.
• Prevents loss of life and minimizes damage to property and the environment from fire by directing fire attack, confinement, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities, including performing emergency medical care and CPR.
• Protects and preserves evidence at a fire scene and may participate in the investigation of fire incidents.
• Assures that procedures are affected; station logs and other records pertinent to reports, activities, drills, equipment inspections, etc., are maintained properly and submitted within time limits if required.
• Maintains current knowledge of the base, its structures, and all systems related to fire protection.
• Ensures related firefighting duties are accomplished and documented as outlined in the PWS and department work instructions.
• When aircraft/facility pre-fire plans are outdated, develop, and provide updates.
• Performs required operators’ maintenance and tests on rescue tools and saws, ground ladders, fire hoses, ropes, harnesses, and hardware, serviceable inspections of firefighters’ protective firefighting clothing; and enforces mandated standards for a respiratory protection program for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Participates in career and proficiency training programs designed to increase the technical proficiency of firefighters.
• Provide and conducts scheduled training as prescribed by the Fire Chief’s Annual Training Plan and as scheduled by the Assistant Fire Chief.
• When first to arrive on the scene, serves as the incident commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Assistant Fire Chief.
• Determines the best course of action to minimize loss or damage from fires or explosions.
• Directs the placement of firefighting equipment and personnel to ensure maximum utilization in fire control of aircraft crash/rescue operations.
• Assesses the fire scene/emergency to facilitate fire/rescue operations and to brief the Assistant Fire Chief upon arrival.
• Leads and directs assigned firefighting crew to provide safe and proper rescue operations for endangered persons.
• Ensures rescue operations are performed IAW established policies and procedures and minimized the risk of additional danger to firefighting personnel and endangered persons.
• Employs firefighting measures to minimize the loss or damage because of fire or explosions. Responds to hazardous material incidents; leads operations level actions, as directed by the Assistant Fire Chief, to establish control of the affected area with minimal risk to the response.
• As required and/or assigned, oversees fire alarm communication center operations to ensure all firefighting equipment and personnel are dispatched as required.
• Oversees the checkout of communications equipment at the beginning of the shift.
• As necessary, details additional personnel in case of short staffing.
• Maintains constant contact with the communications center during real-world emergencies or fire drills.
• Ensures the maintenance of reference materials such as the NFPA Standards, and Lesson Plans, and reviews and provides input to work instructions about the operations, training, and communications sections of the department.
• Performs mid-level supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Explains performance expectations to employees and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
• Appraises subordinate workers’ performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating technique.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required or as directed by the Assistant Fire Chief or Fire Chief.

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of fire protection mission and organization; fire safety requirements and objectives; firefighting and rescue procedures and techniques, firefighter training requirements, firefighting apparatus and equipment, alarm, and suppression system operation; water supply
• Requires excellent organizational skills; with the ability to work under fast-paced and adverse conditions.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate firefighter knowledge and skills professionally.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow employees and management personnel at all levels including multinational staff, and military officials.
• Strong ability to exercise professional discretion and good judgment and to understand the effect of decisions made.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing and must have good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Country of Origin Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be able to pass the annual firefighter Occupations Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing IAW NFPA 1500, 1582, and 1583 including but not limited to the physical strength and ability to perform heavy and strenuous tasks for extended periods under dangerous and uncomfortable conditions, often while wearing bulky protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Firefighter I and II)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Airport Firefighter)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Marine Firefighter)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Wildland Firefighting)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Driver/Operator – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Driver/Operator – Pumper)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Officer I)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Instructor I)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Fire Inspector I)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Awareness)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control)
• Adult CPR/AED Training from American Red Cross • National Registry emergency Medical Responder (NREMR)
• Complete Department of Homeland Security, FEMA course (IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800)

EDUCATION:

• Must have at least a high school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least (3) years of experience as a Firefighter or Driver/Operator working on a DoD installation.
• A minimum of three years of leadership and as a Crew Chief experience is highly preferred

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $1,554.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,

will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Updated covid and yellow fever vaccination certificate

Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.

JOB OVERVIEW:

• The purpose of this job is to perform specialized duty functions in preparing for and responding to fire/medical emergency calls and in providing general support within the Fire Department/surrounding area.
• Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to drives and operates fire apparatus (Structural and ARFF) and performs a variety of technical tasks in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, prevention, investigation, administrative and other special assignments.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives various fire apparatus to incident scene in response to fire alarms, emergency medical service calls and other emergency calls.
• Operates numerous types of rescues, salvage, emergency, and fire suppression equipment.
• Ensures proper rules for pump operation and hydraulic calculations are applied during operations.
• Ensures all vehicles are serviceable and takes preventive maintenance measures and is ready to always use.
• Have knowledge of positive and negative water supply locations.
• Responsible for overall maintenance of all assigned apparatus to include all tools and equipment on board and maintains proper stock of supplies on apparatus.
• Reports all discrepancies to their shift supervisor for resolution.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and safe arrival of crew members.
• Will maintain proficiency and assume duties as a firefighter as required.
• Administers emergency medical care as an emergency medical responder, follows all department SOP’s and protocols.
• Complies with all safety rules and policies; safety infraction(s) are reason for termination.
• Subject to mandatory over-time and emergency recall.
• Shall provide cover for Fire Dispatch operator when required.
• Provides vehicle rescue services to ensure prompt response by emergency personnel to minimize the risk of injuries and loss of life.
• Provides various standby, as requested by the Government, to ensure prompt response by emergency personnel to minimize the risk of injuries and loss of life.
• Provides fire suppression services to ensure personnel and equipment are in a constant state of readiness to promptly respond to fire dispatch calls and to minimize injuries, loss of life, and damage to property.
• Provides structural fire suppression services to ensure structural fires are extinguished in a timely manner and injuries, loss of life, and damage to property are minimized.
• Provides wildland fire suppression services to ensure wildland fires are extinguished in a timely manner and injuries, loss of life, and damage to property are minimized.
• Assists as required for shipboard fire suppression services.
• Provides aircraft fire suppression services to ensure fires are extinguished in a timely manner and injuries, loss of life and damage to property are minimized.
• Performs standby crash, fire, and rescue services for all aircraft landing and takeoff and other aircraft operations to ensure prompt response by emergency personnel to minimize the risk of injuries and loss of life.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required or as directed by the Crew Chief, Station Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Chief.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Drivers/Operators shall be licensed IAW NAVFAC P-300 and OPNAVINST 5100.12 and demonstrate successful competency in the Structural and ARFF operators training program.
• Drivers/Operators shall be certified by the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course and shall obtain a government license.
• Drivers/Operators shall be certified by the Airfield Vehicle Operator Course provided by the Government.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate firefighter knowledge and skills professionally.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow employees and management personnel at all levels including multinational staff, and military officials.
• Strong ability to exercise professional discretion and good judgment and to understand the effect of decisions made.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing and must have good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must hold country and Government driver’s license.
• Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be able to pass the annual firefighter Occupations Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing IAW NFPA 1500, 1582, and 1583 including but not limited to the physical strength and ability to perform heavy and strenuous tasks for extended periods under dangerous and uncomfortable conditions, often while wearing bulky protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Firefighter I and II)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Airport Firefighter)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Marine Firefighter)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Wildland Firefighting)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Driver/Operator – Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Driver/Operator – Pumper)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Awareness)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control)
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training from American Red Cross
• National Registry Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR)
• Complete Department of Homeland Security, FEMA course (IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Must have at least a high school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have at least (3) years of experience as a Firefighter or Driver/Operator working on a DoD installation or equivalent.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $1,256.70 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Updated COVID and yellow fever vaccination certificate

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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.

JOB OVERVIEW:

• The purpose of this job is to perform specialized duty functions in preparing for and responding to fire/medical and other emergency calls and in providing general support within the Fire Department/surrounding area.
• Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to fire, responding to exercise evolutions, and medical and related emergency calls when dispatched. Additionally, firefighters will be heavily involved in educating staff and the public on fire safety/prevention and performing Fire Department activities.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Firefighters shall be cross trained in structural/crash fire rescue/marine firefighting tactical procedures and responsibilities and provide support as required during crash fire rescue or structural emergencies.
• Participates as a positive team member and understands and conforms to the BOSS contract Performance Work Statement.
• Actively participates and maintains a safe workplace, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Maintains documentation as necessary to meet these requirements.
• May be tasked to provide Fire Dispatch relief as required.
• Ensures emergency equipment is operational and in a state of readiness as required by NFPA or other industry standards.
• Maintains and cleans personal protective equipment and works as an effective team member in cleaning equipment and facilities.
• As part of a team conducts fire inspections, and pre-incident planning, and ensures that facilities are safe, and documentation is recorded and tracked.
• Operates computerized digital fire alarm receiving equipment including two-way radio communications equipment.
• Performs additional property control and logistical duties in support of fire department operations to include, maintaining accountability of equipment, scheduling maintenance of equipment, coordinating appointments of subordinates, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Serves as a team member on a rescue unit, ladder truck, engine company, or water tender.
• Enters burning structures, vehicles, and other immediately dangerous to life and health areas to fight fires and/or perform rescues while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Acts as a crew member for structural fires, rescue operations, medical emergencies, hazardous materials responses, and other emergency events as directed by processes and procedures identified in the department, standard operating procedures.
• Performs duties in support of organizational metrics.
• Adequately and honestly tracks all data related to metrics.
• Provides direct support to the achievement of all metrics related to the BOSS Contract.
• Communicates professionally both orally and in writing with team members and others, as needed, to relay information necessary for job success.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor, Incident Commander, Command Staff, or Fire Chief.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Possess the ability to demonstrate firefighter knowledge and skills professionally.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow employees and management personnel at all levels including multinational staff, and military officials.
• Strong ability to exercise professional discretion and good judgment and to understand the effect of decisions made.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing and must have good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must hold country and Government driver’s license.
• Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must be able to pass the annual firefighter Occupations Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing IAW NFPA 1500, 1582, and 1583 including but not limited to the physical strength and ability to perform heavy and strenuous tasks for extended periods under dangerous and uncomfortable conditions, often while wearing bulky protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Complete Department of Homeland Security, FEMA course (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Firefighter I and II)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (Airport Firefighter)
• EMR (Emergency Medical Responder)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Awareness)
• DoD/IFSAC/Pro Board (HAZMAT Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control)
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training from American Red Cross

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Must have at least a high school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have three (3) years of experience as a Firefighter working on a DoD installation or equivalent.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $1,056.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Updated covid and yellow fever vaccination certificate.