External Description:

This role will support the Installation Support Services (ISS2) contract at Eareckson Air Station Located in Shemya Alaska.

The Assistant Fire Chief serves in the absence of the Fire Chief as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire Department, and responsible to the ISS2 Eareckson Air Station Site Manager for the effective, efficient, legal conduct, and contractual compliance of the fire department and its employees. The Assistant Fire Chief performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing all aspects of the fire department. Such work includes, but is not limited to, creating and maintaining department policies and budgets, ensuring required records are submitted complete and accurate, and ensuring all department services are continually monitored to prevent the loss of life and property by fire and/or emergency medical conditions. The Assistant Fire Chief will also be responsible as a member, or head of the instillation’s Incident Command Staff for Eareckson Air Station working directly with the U.S. Department of Defense, contractors and additional private or government entities as required.

Sound judgment, professional conduct, commitment to customer service and community, and proven leadership skills are the prime factors of this position. The Fire Chief must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform and lead others calmly and efficiently in crisis situations. Has working knowledge of and the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare timely reports required by company and federal organizations and agencies. Demonstrates strength, stamina, and endurance to perform firefighting and departmental duties.