Fire Operations Training Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Richland, WA seeks an SES Fire Operations Training Specialist to support DOE Hanford Fire/Emergency Services. You will develop and deliver training, plan exercises, and validate capabilities for transition of fire services, including NFPA-aligned practices and EOC operations. The role emphasizes incident command and coordination with multiple agencies. Salary ranges $65–$90 per hour.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Hanford Site fire/emergency response experience.
• Subject Matter Expert level incident command in technical rescue.
• Knowledge of Hanford facilities, land, and hazards.
• Experience providing training to firefighters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide training supporting transition of fire service activities.
• Develop exercises, performance tests, and surveillance to validate capabilities for transition activities.
• Ensure compliance with training programs for fire department personnel, including equipment, techniques, and EOC activation.
• Provide input and manage fire service transition plans, agreements, and contracts.
• Review and assist with performance testing, drills, and exercise support to fire agencies.
• Assist with oversight of the Hanford Fire Department supporting the transition of fire and emergency response services.

Skills

Incident command experience

Training firefighters

Verbal and written communication

NFPA standards knowledge

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an SES Fire Operations Training Specialist opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

Position Overview

The SES Fire Operations Training Specialist will provided general support for The Department of Energy (DOE) Security and Emergency Service (SES) Division in the following areas:

• Develop and provide training supporting transition of fire service activities.
• Assist in developing exercises, performance tests, and surveillance to validate capabilities to support transition activities for fire services with other fire department agencies.
• Ensure compliance with training programs for fire department personnel, including the use of firefighting equipment, firefighting techniques, rescue work, first aid, EOC activation and paramedical activities.
• Provide input and advice in developing, negotiating, and managing fire service transition plans, agreements, and contracts.
• Help establish strategies and procedures for ensuring fire department plans for emergency services activities, accounting for potential toxic and hazardous materials, to include support provided by outside fire agencies.
• Perform validation of fire service transition activities applying National Fire Protection Association standards, policies, and traditional fire department work practices to evaluate the contractor and outside fire department emergency response services.
• Review and assist with performance testing, drills, and provide exercise support to fire agencies.
• Assist with oversight of the Hanford Fire Department supporting the transition of fire and emergency response services.
• Is familiar with lessons learned generated by federal oversight and internal contractor processes and provides oversight to ensure they are incorporated into plans and operating procedures.
• Assist with oversight for contractor emergency preparedness and management programs.
• Assist with review of firefighting apparatus acquisition specifications and requirements for effective and efficient accomplishment of department firefighting needs, as required.

Education And Experience

• 10 years of Hanford Site fire/emergency response experience.
• Subject Mater Expert level incident command experience in technical rescue, including high angle, confined space, hazardous materials response including radiological events, wildland fire interface, and activation and use of the Hanford Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Detailed knowledge of Hanford facilities, land, and hazards.
• Experience providing training to firefighters.
• Documented work experience on their resume that clearly supports all minimum qualifications and demonstrates the capability to successfully perform the tasks outlined in the SOW.

Preferred Experience & Capabilities

• Incident command level experience of structural, wildland, and hazardous material firefighting techniques
• Incident command level experience of managing events requiring the activation of the Hanford EOC.
• Expertise in National Incident Management System, including Incident Command System practice and use in firefighting.
• Expertise related to Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment.
• Expertise related to Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic qualifications and performance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Other Job-Related Qualifications

• United States Citizenship

Work Location

Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $65.00 to $90.00 per hour.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.