**Summary** Are you ready to lead and inspire a team of dedicated professionals? Chenega is seeking a dynamic **Battalion Chief of Operations & Training** to join our team at **Kennedy Space Center, FL** . If you have a passion for leadership, training, and emergency management, this is the perfect opportunity for you! **Why Join Chenega?** + **Leadership Role:** Execute leadership and oversee daily work assignments, training, and performance of Firefighters, Drivers, Paramedics, and Lieutenants + **Professional Growth:** Gain valuable experience and advance your career in fire and emergency services. + **Impactful Work:** Play a crucial role in protecting life and property at Kennedy Space Center. **Responsibilities** **What You'll Do:** + **Lead and Manage:** Oversee daily work assignments, training, and leadership of Firefighters, Drivers, Paramedics, and Lieutenants. + **Incident Command:** Act as the initial Incident Commander, mitigating emergencies using the Incident Command System. + **Training Delivery:** Conduct and document training sessions through lectures and hands-on approaches. + **Operate Equipment:** Utilize and manage all department vehicles and equipment, including hydraulic pumps and generators. + **Emergency Response:** Direct fire suppression, medical aid, rescue activities, and hazardous materials mitigation. + **Administrative Tasks** : Communicate effectively and professionally, accurately forecast staffing, record daily timekeeping, maintain timely training reports and summarize emergency response information. + **Other Duties:** As assigned. **Qualifications** **What We're Looking For:** + **Education:** High School Diploma or GED required. + **Certifications:** DoD (IFSAC) or Pro Board or Florida State Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Hazardous Materials Operations, and NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800. Within one year of hire, must complete an equivalent certification for Airport Firefighting. + **Experience:** Prior leadership in fire and emergency services preferred. + **Skills:** Strong leadership, communication, and training skills. Proficient with computers and MS Office applications. + **Requirements:** Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Class E Florida state driver’s license, and have no history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture; or felony convictions. + **Additional Requirements** : Successfully complete all training and obtain all required permits, licenses, certifications and security clearances for the site. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become a vital part of Chenega's team at Kennedy Space Center, FL! Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program