Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Fire Operations Oversight Support opportunity for our customer in Richland, WA to support the Hanford Site.

Security, Emergency Services, and Information Management Division
Title: Fire Operations Oversight Support

Work Location: Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy government offices, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.

SCOPE OF WORK
The Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site requires general support services for the Security, Emergency Services, and Information Management (SEI) Division. The SEI division requests one (1) full-time equivalent (FTE) general support contractor (1920 labor hours) to provide support in the following areas:

Assist with oversight of the Hanford Fire Department to ensure compliance with program requirements.
Apply practical knowledge of National Fire Protection Association standards, policies, and traditional work practices to the evaluation of contractor performance of fire protection and emergency services.
Help establish strategies and procedures for ensuring contractor implementation of plans for fire protection and emergency services activities, accounting for potential toxic and hazardous materials.
Perform validation of contractor recommendations concerning equipment needs, staffing levels, and budgetary requirements.
Review and conduct performance testing of fire protection capabilities, confined space rescue, and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) programs.
Ensure compliance of required training programs for department personnel, including the use of firefighting equipment, firefighting techniques, rescue work, first aid, and paramedical activities.
Assist in developing exercises, performance tests, and surveillances to validate capabilities.
Is familiar with lessons learned generated by federal oversight and internal contractor processes and provides oversight to ensure they are incorporated into plans and operating procedures.
Provide input and advice in developing, negotiating, and managing memoranda of agreement and memoranda of understanding for Mutual Aid with surrounding local, state, and federal agencies.
Assist DOE Fire Protection Engineers with oversight of the implementation of the site contractor Fire Protection Programs.
Assist with oversight of the site service contractors’ responsibilities for fire system maintenance including evaluation of key performance indicators, identification of trends, and evaluation of process compliance.
Assist with administrative, budget, invoice, and contract deliverable processing.
Support the respective Federal staff in preparing for program and project reviews and/or other draft presentations to RL Management, Headquarters (HQ) Management, and external parties.
Assist with reviews of invoices and other contractor submittals.
Assist with baseline reviews, HQ Peer Reviews, and other reviews. Provide recommendations and assessments of technical and non- technical program issues
Assist with evaluation and review of statements of work and work scope/strategy for appropriateness and accuracy.
Assist with integrated budget request and lifecycle planning.
Assist in review and analysis of Independent Government Estimates.
Assist with analysis from ICAS to document contractor performance and maintain operational awareness.
Assist with the Annual review of Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement
Provide identification of changes in conditions or requirements that need to be addressed; completeness; compliance with statutes, regulations, Department of Energy (or Richland Operations) directives and policy, and local procedures
Perform review of Hanford Fire Department compliance with DOE Order 420.1C (current change number) and referenced NFPA Standards
Perform review of firefighting apparatus acquisition specifications and requirements for effective and efficient accomplishment of department firefighting needs, as required
Perform review of fire detection and suppression systems installation and maintenance for needs, compliance with requirements, efficiency, effectiveness, and the interests of the government, as required
Perform review of proposed fire operations projects, such as fire stations, for needs, compliance with requirements, efficiency, effectiveness, and the interests of the government, as required
Assist with analysis of the production and maintenance of all required program and project documentation.
Assist with Baseline Needs Assessment – Expectation: Understanding and evaluation of contractor’s production of the Baseline Needs Assessment, and compliance or approved deviation from the BNA
Assist with Issue Management Process – Expectation: documents the process whereby internal and external elements with the potential to impact fire protection operations are identified, documented and dispositioned (accepted or mitigated)
Perform review and recommend approval or disapproval of contract deliverables based on compliance with contract requirements.

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The Contractor shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner. The Contractor employee shall submit a weekly report to the technical monitor addressing work accomplished, and deliverable progress.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Contractor personnel shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science or related technical field
10 Years experience
Knowledgeable of technical rescue, including high angle and confined space
Firefighter 1&2 (Pre-Service or In-Service)
HazMat Fire Operations
Knowledge of Hanford facilities, land, and hazards
Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors
Fully vaccinated against COVID, a granted exception to vaccination for COVID, or able to meet entry and testing requirements for entrance and work in federal buildings
U.S. Citizenship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Knowledgeable of structural, wildland, and hazardous material firefighting techniques
Knowledgeable of Hazardous Materials incident response requirements, tactics, techniques, and procedures
Knowledge of National Incident Management System, including Incident Command System practice and use in firefighting
Expertise related to Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment
Expertise related to Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic qualifications and performance standards
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

LOCATION

Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $120,000 to $160,000 annually
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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