Amentum is seeking a Firefighter for a position on Kauai, HI supporting the Fire & Emergency Services. Under the supervision of a Lieutenant, this position functions as part of a team conducting emergency service operations. This will include deploying and operating firefighting hose lines, hose line appliances, and specialized tools and equipment. The firefighter will conduct inspections of all service-support resources, performs preventive maintenance as required and other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Performs all activities associated with structural firefighting.
• Performs all activities associated with rescue operations.
• Performs all activities associated with Airfield Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF).
• Performs all activities associated with providing medical care to the sick/ injured in accordance with standard practices and protocols.
• Completes all recurring proficiency training as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on fire station facilities and apparatus.
• Performs inspection and routine maintenance on specialized tools and equipment.
• Participates in periodic service testing of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to work at heights, within hazardous environments and under hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces while wearing a full facemask, non-claustrophobic.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Ability to function under duress.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written format. ​

Physical Activities

• Must pass an annual performance fitness evaluation consisting of essential job tasks.
• Must function effectively while wearing respiratory protection -- face mask with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Must meet the medical requirements outlined in NFPA 1582, Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, Chapter 6.
• Must participate in mandatory on-duty exercise and fitness training program.
• Must participate in an annual fitness assessment consisting of the following components:  aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
• Must participate in an annual respiratory protection training evaluation in accordance with requirements of NFPA 1404, Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training.
• Must complete strenuous fireground tasks as assigned during an emergency or in a training environment.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling over 50 lbs. (two-men assist)
• Working positions required walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, cramped and work requiring repetitive or frequent stair climbing.
• Require customer contact, extended workday, confined work area, field assignment, and inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a current Hawaii Driver’s License
• Must have the following Professional Certifications (IFSAC or ProBoard affiliate):
  • Fire Fighter I
  • Fire Fighter II
  • Airport Firefighter
  • HazMat - Operations 

• Must have a current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT-B) license or higher.
• Must have a current CPR/AED card-- American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) affiliate.
• Must successfully pass an annual skills validation evaluation on the professional certifications required of this position.

Experience

• One-year experience as a firefighter preferred.
• 21+ years of age
• Must possess the following PC skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment. 

Compensation

The rate for the position is between $32.72 /hr. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, 8.75 days of paid time off, 12.5 days paid sick and safe time.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.