Stellvertr. Leiter/in der Feuerwehr
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 Chief of Fire Prevention directs the daily execution of a US Army installation's fire safety program, a role that blends administrative oversight, operational command, and leadership tailored to the specific risks of a military environment.
Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief is tasked with several key responsibilities:
•Program Administration: They assist in managing the fire prevention division by developing and implementing fire safety programs, preparing budgets, and overseeing personnel schedules.
•Code Enforcement & Inspection: A primary duty is supervising the enforcement of all fire codes and Army regulations. This includes managing a team of inspectors to ensure all facilities, from barracks and offices to hazardous material storage sites, are regularly inspected and maintained free of fire hazards.
•Public Education & Training: The Assistant Chief leads public outreach by creating and delivering fire prevention training for military personnel, their families, and civilian employees to promote a culture of safety.
•Incident Investigation & Liaison: Following a fire, they aid in investigating the cause and origin and coordinate with military police if arson is suspected. They also serve as a crucial liaison between garrison departments, tenant units, and external fire agencies to ensure effective emergency response.
•Leadership & Emergency Command: The role requires direct supervision, mentorship, and professional development of fire prevention staff. During major incidents, the Assistant Chief often assumes a command position to help manage the operation.
The specific duties and competencies required for this position are formally defined by the standards set forth in applicable International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) manuals—including Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Fire Investigation, and Fire and Life Safety Educator—and the current editions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, such as:
•NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications (Level II)
•NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner (Level III)
•NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (Awareness Level)
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 provide certificates of completion for the following trainings: Haz-Mat Awareness, Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Inspector II.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain German certification as basic fire fighter (abgeschlossene Feuerwehrgrundausbildung, gem. FwDV2) within 24 months from entry on duty.
- Must complete the following trainings within 24 months from EOD: Fire Inspector III, Sprechfunkerlehrgang nach FwDV 2-3.1 (16hrs), Airport Firefighter.
- 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:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_k_article&table=kb_knowledge
Auswahlkriterien auswählen
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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