Fire Services Coordinator

Overview

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Temporary Services department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Temporary Service Coordinator. The work schedule is 0600 to 1445.

Security Clearance
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No Clearance

• Coordinate all shipboard temporary fire safety services and related operational activities.
• Administer and maintain Temporary/Fire Services Management Plans for shipboard availabilities.
• Coordinate temporary firefighting systems, temporary structures, laydown areas, hydrostatics testing support, and associated fire safety requirements.
• Monitor and track combustible and flammable material locations aboard vessels and associated laydown areas.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-08 and applicable fire safety requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders regarding implementation of temporary fire protection systems and operational response planning.
• Support risk identification, response planning, and escalation activities related to fire safety operations.
• Travel to NASSCO sites as required to support operational needs.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience
• MA/MS degree and 3 years of directly related experience OR
• BA/BS degree and 5 years of directly related experience OR
• AA/AS degree and 12 years of directly related experience OR
• High school diploma/equivalent and 18 years of directly related experience
• Prior military service may be considered directly related experience
• Experience in ship repair, waterfront operations, temporary fire protection systems, or related industrial operations preferred
• Certifications/Licenses
• Valid Driver’s license with reliable, insurable transportation required
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to government facilities and naval installations as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as required
• PMP certification preferred

• Adaptability:
  Anticipates and effectively handles change. Willingly accepts new ideas.
• Collaboration:
  
  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others’ opinions.
• Communication:
  Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Results Driven:
  Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
• Initiative:
  Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
  Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting.
• Ability to access and maneuver aboard naval vessels and industrial shipyard environments.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computer equipment and controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively in operational environments.
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Working Relationships

• Reports to Director of Programs.
• Coordinates daily with Waterfront Operations Management, including Ship Managers, Area Managers, Facilities, and Drydock Operations.
• Interfaces with Environmental Health & Safety, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Engineering, Scheduling, Contracts, Subcontracts Management, Cost Analysts,…