Full-Time CHIEF FIRE OFFICER

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Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/D7/2013
Reports to: General Manager
Salary Level 13
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.
SUMMARISED PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.Plans, organises and establishes fire protection activities.
2.Prepares, establishes and prescribes operational schedules and procedures for the section.
3.Supervises the section’s staff.
4.Establishes procedures, plans and takes charge of the Fire Fighting Training Programmes, pre-fire drill planning, rescue operations and fire prevention activities.
5.Responsible for preparing Fire Incidents Drills, Fire Extinguishers and Planning reports.
6.In-Charge of preparing for and conducting fire prevention, first aid and fire appliance demonstrations for personnel using Uganda Airport Facilities.
7.Establishes and organises auxiliary Fire Brigade Teams.
8.Responds to aircraft crash/fire alarms and other related emergency calls.
9.Responsible for preparation of the Section’s Financial Budget.
10.Enforces regulations and standards for safety and fire protection.

How to Apply

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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS). The Authority now plans to recruit suitably qualified Ugandans of impeccable integrity and commitment to fill the following positions in its establishment as detailed above.
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. Applicants can find a more detailed job advertisement at our website: www.caa.co.ug
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

Job Categories: Technical Jobs In Uganda. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Jobs at Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and New Vision jobs. Job expires in 11 days.