Fire Operations Training Specialist

Frey Consulting Group; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates seeks qualified candidates for an SES Fire Operations Training Specialist position in Richland, WA, supporting the DOE Hanford Field Office. The role focuses on developing training, exercises, and validation activities for fire service transition and emergency response programs.

Ideal candidates bring 10 years of Hanford fire/emergency experience and SME incident command in technical rescue, with deep knowledge of facilities, hazards, and firefighter training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide training supporting transition of fire service activities.
• Assist in developing exercises, performance tests, and surveillance to validate capabilities for transition activities.
• Ensure compliance with training programs for fire department personnel and equipment use.
• Provide input in developing, negotiating, and managing fire service transition plans, agreements and contracts.
• Help establish strategies for emergency services plans, including hazmat and outside agency support.
• Perform validation of fire service transition activities using NFPA standards and practices.
• 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

Technical rescue

Hazardous materials

EOC activation

Fire service training

Written/verbal communication

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:

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.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.