STELLVERTR. LEITER/IN DER FEUERWEHR (SCHWERPUNKT A
Stuttgart, Germany
Ausschreibungsbereich
WHO MAY APPLY:
Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany
and
EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.
Hauptaufgaben
The Assistant Fire Chief of Training serves in a critical leadership capacity, orchestrating the entire training landscape for the fire department. This individual is tasked with the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a robust training regimen designed to ensure every firefighter meets the exacting standards of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Army through detailed annual, monthly, and daily plans.
This responsibility extends to overseeing specialized training in areas vital to military operations, from aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) and hazardous materials (HazMat) response to complex technical rescues. The Chief ensures unwavering compliance with all certification requirements and regulatory standards. In addition to managing the training division's budget and resources, they personally instruct and evaluate personnel, foster crucial partnerships with other agencies for large-scale incident training, and handle all associated administrative duties, including the meticulous maintenance of training records.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
Description of the Education & Training Levels: / Bildungsebenen:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Following are minimum qualification requirements for entry into any fire protection and prevention position to which this qualification standard applies:
- Possession of a valid host Nation Class B motor vehicle operator license required, driver's licence Class C desired.
- Office Automation skills required.
- Incumbent must have a completed apprenticeship in a technical or business trade.
- Must possess and maintain German certification as basic fire fighter (abgeschlossene Feuerwehrgrundausbildung, gem. FwDV2).
- Must provide certificates of completion for the following trainings: Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Haz-Mat Awareness, Haz-Mat Operations, Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector I
- Must complete the following trainings within 24 months from EOD: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, and Haz-Mat Incident Commander.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in U.S. Army Fire Department as Fire Protection Inspector or Station Chief or at least 5 years of experience in U.S. Army Fire Department as Lead Fire Fighter (Crew Chief).
- Based on local situation may be required to obtain and maintain SCBA certification (Ausbildung zum Atemschutzgeratetrager gem. FwDV 2). Incumbents must obtain DoD certifications as prescribed in DoDI 6055.6m within two years.
- Employee may be required to successfully complete additional classes, required by changed Host Nation or DoD regulations and laws to continue performing assigned tasks. This may also include certification classes to maintain and operate new acquired equipment.
- Based on local situation (if required to backfill as fire fighter) may be subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of assigned the duties of the position. Employee is required to participate in a physical fitness program as described by DOD standards. Heavy physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects such as cylinders and extinguishers weighing 45 lbs or more. Employee may be required to lift/carry personnel in emergency situations. Duties require full use of both arms, both legs, and fingers to bend, turn, pull, crawl, kneel, and climb for such tasks as use of aerial ladders, firefighting equipment controls, arranging/connecting hoses, rappelling, operation of fire truck and all types of rescue operations, etc. During rescue operations, incumbent may come into contact with human blood or other potential infectious materials which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee must remain clean-shaven to insure integrity of mask fit for breathing apparatus.
Experience Requirements: Creditable experience must be directly related work experience in the same area of specialization to the position to be filled. The experience could have been gained in the actual performance of duties such as: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detecting, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous material incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. However, the below stated amount of experience must be directly and specifically related to the position to be filled.
Substitution of the above experience requirements with higher level formal education is not permissible.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
* German level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages required.
* English level C1 required according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR).
Description of the Language Levels:
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Beschäftigungsbedingungen
Heavy lifting up to 45 lbs.
Occasionally temporary duty travel (TDY) required.
We offer:
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:
- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)
Beyond the tariff agreement,
- usually, time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (Governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run Fitness centers