Fire Services Coordinator

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!

This position is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Temporary Service Coordinator. The work schedule is 0600 to 1445.

Security Clearance: No Clearance

The Fire/Temporary Services Coordinator provides operational and technical support to the Programs Department through the implementation and oversight of Temporary/Fire Services Management Plans associated with ship repair, overhaul, and modernization activities. This role coordinates shipboard temporary structures, firefighting systems, laydown areas, hydrostatic testing support, and fire safety compliance activities across multiple departments and external stakeholders.

This position requires extensive coordination with Waterfront Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Planning, Engineering, Scheduling, Facilities, Supply Chain Management, subcontractors, and government representatives to ensure temporary fire protection systems and associated services remain compliant, operational, and aligned with NAVSEA requirements throughout each availability.

• Knowledge
  • Knowledge of ship repair, overhaul, and modernization processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of temporary firefighting systems, hydrostatic testing processes, and fire protection requirements
  • Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Item 009-08 requirements and shipboard fire safety practices
  • Knowledge of temporary structures, laydown area coordination, and waterfront operational activities
  • Knowledge of company operational interdependencies and matrixed organizational environments
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Skills
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills
  • Strong analytical and technical documentation skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop technical plans, reports, and professional presentations
  • Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Ability to interpret operational metrics and analytical data
• Abilities
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to effectively facilitate communication and information flow between departments and external entities
  • Ability to work independently in dynamic shipboard and waterfront environments
  • Ability to access naval vessels industrial facilities, and government-controlled areas
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required security and access credentials
  • Ability to travel to NASSCO locations as operationally required

• 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…