About the Role
We are seeking a Person in Charge for the overall operational management of fire station(s) and all associated Fire & Rescue functions. This individual will be accountable to the nominated Line Manager for service provision and will provide operational incident response at both an advisory and strategic level to clients, based on the severity of emergency events.
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The ideal candidate should have strong multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, and effective organization, time management, and prioritization skills. This role is part of the Fire and Rescue Service Operations in Saudi Arabia.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for managing, coordinating, and directing all Fire & Rescue services, including subcontracted services, related to emergency incidents and preparedness based on identified credible scenarios.
- Identify and manage sufficient resources, both internal and external, to meet the needs of all identified credible scenarios in terms of personnel and equipment.
- Effectively manage all Fire & Rescue resources for the given location, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service continuity.
- Deliver services in line with the company Management Systems doctrine and Emergency Services Divisional Plans and Procedures.
- Prepare and continuously improve service level documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, Pre-Incident Plans, Credible Scenario Lists, Forms, and Records.
- Prepare reports accurately and timely in accordance with the company and client timeframes and deadlines.
- Assume positions within the organization as needed to ensure service continuity.
Specific Requirements
- Minimum 7 to 9 years of experience in fire/rescue services, including two (2) years in a supervisory position.
- At least one of the last five years must have been spent in an equivalent position.
- Desirable to have Middle East work experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Languages: English oral/written (essential), Arabic oral/written (desirable).
- Valid light vehicle operator license in the country of origin and ability to obtain an equivalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (essential).
- Valid heavy vehicle operator license in the country of origin and ability to obtain an equivalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (desirable).
- Twelve (12) years of formal education (College Graduate).
- Specialized Qualifications: Must be certified competent in the role and qualified to a minimum of the following:
- Fire Officer III (or equivalent)
- Incident Command
- Risk Management
- Site / Asset Management
- Line Management
- English Level 5
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