Assistant Chief of Training, Inspections, and Safety

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2008/08/07

WSI-Ciba Emergency Services

Position Title: Assistant Chief of Training, Inspections, and Safety
Position Type: Training Officer/Instructor
Closed date: 02/07/2009
Job Description
This position reports directly to the WSI Project Manager/Fire Chief. The Assistant Chief of Training, Inspections, and Safety will develop and manage a training program, facility inspection program, and a Departmental safety program for a full service industrial fire department that ensures compliance with applicable OSHA and State of Alabama laws and regulations, NFPA standards, and Ciba and Wackenhut Services policies and procedures. Responsibilities • Develop a training and certification program for all fire service personnel which meets the criteria set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Create an annual training plan that will be used to direct monthly training throughout the year. • Ensure training activities are documented and all Fire personnel records are maintained. Ensure all personnel maintain current training and certification relative to their job classification. • Ensure training criteria is developed for new protective gear or equipment as well as new fire fighting techniques. Write Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines for such equipment and techniques as required. • Develop and manage a facility inspection program in accordance with established OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and Ciba laws, standards, and requirements. Maintain and manage the established Pre-Incident Plan program. • Institute the Departmental Safety plan and ensure compliance with NFPA 1500, OSHA laws, and the Statement of Work (SOW). Assume duties of Safety Officer at all emergency incidents. Monitor Safety program to determine trends and anomalies and provide input to the Fire Chief. • Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and sub-groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies. • Represent the Department at local, state, and national gatherings. Speak to groups or organizations when invited. • Develop Departmental policies and standard operating procedures. • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility. • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information
Benefits Pay: • Current Assistant Chief salary is $65,094/Year • This position is classified as Salary/Exempt. • This position will work a 40 hour work week. Holiday Pay: • 10 paid holidays Vacation: • After one year of service 80 Hours per year • After five years of service 120 Hours per year • After ten years of service 160 Hours per year Illness Leave: • After 3 months of service accrued at 8 hours/month to a maximum of 240 hours Insurance: • Group insurance coverage is provided through a cafeteria plan. BlueCross & BlueShield of Alabama currently provides health coverage. MetLife provides dental coverage and VSP provides vision coverage. WSI contributes the following amounts towards insurance: • Single coverage - $340.50/month • Family coverage - $617.50/month 401(k) Plan: • Company will match up to 6% of the employees’ annual base after 6 months of service Educational Assistance Plan: • Up to $1000/year for job related education

Job Requirements
  • Age 21
  • Education High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree Preferred
  • Experience Must have served as a company officer and 2-5 years progressive firefighting experience
  • Additional Requirement :
    Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, Associates degree preferred. • Fire Instructor II Certification in accordance with NFPA 1041 or equivalent. • Must have served at the company officer level, and have 5-7 years of progressive firefighting experience. • Preferred higher education in related fire protection courses. • Fire Officer II Certification in accordance with NFPA 1021 or equivalent. • Has current certification in CPR. • Alabama Emergency Medical Technician. • Certified to minimum Hazardous Materials Technician, Confined Space and High/Low Angle and Vehicle Rescue Technician, and On-scene Incident Commander levels. • Has Incident Command Training. • Possesses a valid Driver’s license. • Strong knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws. • Demonstrates strong organizational skills, as well as, oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work independently and be a team player.
  • Salary Information
    Salary: $65,095 annual

    Contact Information
    Robert Taylor
    robert.taylor@ciba.com
    WSI-Ciba Emergency Services
    1379 Ciba Road
    McIntosh, Alabama 36553
    ph: (251)436-3507
    Fax: (251)436-5151

    How To Apply
    APPLICATIONS: Application packets can be obtained by calling the Wackenhut Services, Inc. Project Manager/Fire Chief at 251-436-3507 or by picking them up at Ciba Corporation Main Gate located at 1397 Ciba Road, McIntosh, AL 36553. FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: Applications should be returned as soon as possible but no later than 5:00 PM on August 22nd, 2008 EOE M/F/D/V


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