FireFighterNation

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Raytheon Polar Services Company is currently recruiting ARFF certified Firefighters, Lieutenants and Captains to support the United States Antarctic Program. To apply, visit http://www.rayjobs.com/rpsc. If you are unfamiliar with this program, check out our website at www.rpsc.raytheon.com. Information is also available in the USAP Participant Guide at http://www.usap.gov/travelAndDeployment/.

We are currently looking for people to deploy to McMurdo or, South Pole Antarctic research stations for various periods of time beginning in approximately August of 2011. Summer season generally begins in August or October/early November and runs through the following February. Winter-over contracts generally begin in February and run through August or October. These contract times are flexible and changes may be made based on business needs.

Antarctica is a remote, extreme weather (winds, snow, rain) location. Employees live and work in a tight knit group. Living arrangements are dorm style with a roommate and meals are provided in a dining hall/galley. Only authorized personnel are allowed on station and you need to remain on station for the duration of your contract except in case of emergency.

Contract compensation & program amenities include:
Weekly salary; subject to all federal, state, & local taxes
Reimbursement of expenses to physically qualify
Travel to and from Antarctica
Housing and Meals
Extreme cold weather gear (see participant guide for complete list)
Comprehensive benefit package
Performance-based bonus upon sucesesful completion of contract (0-20% of earned salary for first contract year)
Recreational activities

If a position is offered, employment is contingent upon applicant’s ability to:
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
Pass strict physical, dental and psychological (winter contracts only) examinations
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Obtain a current passport

FIRE CAPTAIN (requisition #12195BR): $1040-$1140 per week
EDUCATION: Bachelor degree required. Bachelor degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Safety or related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Fire Officer II; Fire Instructor I; Airport Fire Fighter; Hazardous Materials First Responder: Incident Commander; and EMT-B or higher required. National Incident Management System (NIMS): ICS 100 and 200 required. Valid state driver’s license is required.

IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Driver Operator Pumper/Mobile Water Supply; Driver Operator ARFF; Hazardous Materials Technician; and Fire Officer III preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Four years of diversified fire fighter experience, including incident command and fire administration, is required. At least two years of experience as a supervisor is required.

FIREFIGHTER, LIEUTENANT (requisition #12209BR):$975-$1075 per week
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate of Science degree in Fire Science is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Firefighter I/II; Fire Officer I; Airport Fire Fighter; Hazardous Materials First Responder: Operations; and EMT-B are required. National Incident Management System (NIMS): ICS 100 and200 required. Valid state driver’s license is required.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Driver Operator; Pumper/Mobile Water Supply; Driver Operator ARFF; Paramedic; Hazardous Materials Technician are preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Four years previous full time firefighting experience is required. At least two years of experience as a supervisor is required.

FIREFIGHTER (requisition #12204BR): $800-$900 per week
EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate of Science degree in Fire Science is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD, or State Certified Firefighter II; Airport Fire Fighter; Hazardous Materials First Responder: Operations; and EMT-B required. National Incident Management System (NIMS): ICS 100 and 200 are required. Valid state driver’s license is required.
IFSAC, Pro-Board/DoD or State Certified Driver Operator Pumper/Mobile Water Supply; Driver Operator ARFF; Paramedic; and Hazardous Materials First Responder - Technician preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Three years previous full time firefighting experience is required.

FIRE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST(requisition #12200BR)

Required Qualifications:
Valid driver's license required. Minimum of five ( 5) years of demonstrated experience installing, testing, servicing, and repairing portable fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems is required. Experience required for this position can be in the form of related training, practical work experience and/or education.

Questions: Contact April Brooks, april.brooks.contractor@usap.gov

Contact Information:

• April Brooks
South Pole Antarctic

South Pole Antarctic, ,
United States
april.brooks.contractor@usap.gov