Hazardous Materials Coordinator / ARFF Firefighter - Tyonek Native Corporation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ARFF firefighter for support position to supplement ARFF capabilities at Stennis International Airport. Position is primarily a Mon – Fri position with support at Stennis ARFF Fire Station when needed.

DUTIES

• Support for Aircraft Hazardous Operations
• Backfills at Fire Station when necessary (24-hour shift)
• Supports Fire Prevention efforts around aircraft hangar facility
• Supports Hazardous Materials handling and arranges for disposal
• Documents Facility Inspections and Hazardous Materials Tracking for Regulatory Compliance
• Supports Site Environmental Health Safety Officer for Safety Inspections per Aviation Safety Officers direction
• Assists with loading/unloading of incoming/outgoing Hazardous Materials Shipments
• Routinely handles Regulatory Compliance Inspectors for Audits
• Firefighter duties as required
• Train to operate a forklift
• Other Duties as Assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or graduate equivalent
• Required Certifications: NFPA 1001 Firefighter, NFPA 1002 Driver Operator, NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter, EMR or EMT-B, NFPA 470 Hazardous Material Technician all IFSAC, PROBOARD, or DOD Certificates

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth
• May be required to work in varying temperatures and weather

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law