Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority in Uganda - Chief Fire Officer

Job Title: Chief Fire Officer

1. JOB REF : CAA/ADV/EXT/07/2013
POST : CHIEF FIRE OFFICER
REPORTS TO : General Manager
SALARY LEVEL : 13
VACANCIES : 01
JOB PURPOSE
The position exists to provide the Airports with Fire, Search, Marine and Rescue services in the case of an accident or disaster
EDUCATION
A good relevant University degree.
EXPERIENCE
Must have at least 12 years working experience in Fire or Marine services of which 5 years should be at senior officer level or 2 years at Deputy Fire Officer Level
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
 Must have successfully completed the officer command course from a recognized Fire Training School
 Must have acquired experience and training in Leadership/Supervision/Management of Fire Units;
 Must have the skills to repair/maintain different fire fighting vehicles and equipment
 Must be computer literate.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.
Plans, organises and establishes fire protection activities.
 Ensures that Business Plan provisions contain adequate allocations for staff manpower equipment, vehicles staff training and fitness drilling of staff.
 Oversees the recruitment of the most qualified fire fighting staff.
 Ensures approved allocations for equipment, tools and vehicles are implemented and agrees to ICAO Annexe 9.
 Ensures that approved fire training is implemented in terms of routines and frequency.
2.
Prepares, establishes and prescribes operational schedules and procedures for the section.
 Ensures Airport Operational Manual is reviewed in accordance with ICAO Regulations and Procedures.
 Ensures Airport Emergency Exercises are carried out as required under ICAO Regulations.
 Ensures Weekly Emergency Drills are carried out as scheduled.
3.
Supervises the section’s staff.
 Ensures correct manning of fire fighting vehicles, in accordance with operating standards.
4.
Establishes procedures, plans and takes charge of the Fire Fighting Training Programmes, pre-fire drill planning, rescue operations and fire prevention activities.
 Ensures ICAO standards and recommended practices for fire fighting are adopted for fire fighting training.
 Ensures ICAO manual is complied with on pre-fire planning.
 Ensures compliance to ICAO Regulations and Standards on rescue operations.
 Ensures staff is knowledgeable about first aid, fire appliances and no smoking requirements through scheduled training.
5.
Responsible for preparing Fire Incidents Drills, Fire Extinguishers and Planning reports.
 Ensures periodic examination and accurate report of the state of fire extinguishers and undertakes follow-up action that is deemed necessary.
 Heads the preparations for Fire Incident Drills ensuring availability of firemen vehicles, equipment, tools and supplies.
6.
In-Charge of preparing for and conducting fire prevention, first aid and fire appliance demonstrations for personnel using Uganda Airport Facilities.
 Plans and carries out Fire Prevention Demonstrations.
 Plans and carries out First Aid demonstrations.
 Plans and carries out Fire Appliance demonstrations.
 Prepares and distributes the plans to all personnel situated at and using Uganda Airports, making them understand the schedules set.
7.
Establishes and organises auxiliary Fire Brigade Teams.
 Establishes Kampala Fire Brigade as an auxiliary Fire Brigade Team and signs binding agreements.
 Ensures joint exercise with Kampala Fire Brigade is carried out twice annually.
 Trains Kampala Fire Brigade on aircraft fire-fighting twice a year.
8.
Responds to aircraft crash/fire alarms and other related emergency calls.
 Ensures high level of preparedness at all times, and adherence to ICAO standards for preparedness, aircraft emergencies.
9.
Responsible for preparation of the Section’s Financial Budget.
 On a timely basis, initiates all proposals for recurrent and capital budgetary requirements and gains approval.
10.
Enforces regulations and standards for safety and fire protection.
 Oversees the compliance with all Regulations and Standards and ensures there is no breach at any time.


HOW TO APPLY:-
Hand-written applications with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the Job reference number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address below, before close of business on 6th June, 2013 at 5:00p.m.
The previous applicants for position No.11 who applied in 2011 may re-apply if still interested.
THE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (HEAD OFFICE)
P .O. BOX 5536
KAMPALA
Applicants, who will not have heard from us by 6th September, 2013 should regard their applications unsuccessful


Deadline: 06/06/2013