Assistant Fire Chief: Operations Lead & Incident Commander

Amentum; Nevada; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The role partners with the Fire Chief to develop policies, set goals, and serve as Operations Officer and On-Scene-Commander for all emergencies.

Requirements include the ability to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance and Nevada firefighter certifications. The position may involve shift work and working near a demilitarized facility; compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 per year with a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in the fire service (FT/PT/volunteer or training).
• Must be able to obtain/maintain HWAD site access and Secret US Government Clearance.
• State of Nevada Firefighter I & II certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Fire Chief to plan policies and goals for the department and platoon.
• Direct platoon operations through a subordinate officer.
• Serve as Operations Officer and On-Scene-Commander for all emergencies.
• Maintain discipline and morale of firefighters.
• Ensure adequate manpower and readiness of equipment for emergencies.
• Schedule drills, inspections, and training; lead lectures and training in firefighting techniques.
• Recommend SOP changes to improve systems and response.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Emergency response

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nevada Firefighter I & II certification

Tools

Hurst Rescue

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The role partners with the Fire Chief to develop policies, set goals, and serve as Operations Officer and On-Scene-Commander for all emergencies.

Requirements include the ability to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance and Nevada firefighter certifications. The position may involve shift work and working near a demilitarized facility; compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 per year with a