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City of Orangeburg

Fire Engineer III

Orangeburg, SC · On-site

$47K/yr

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina Classification Specification FIRE ENGINEER Fire Engineer III ... search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning ...

goTenna Inc

Forward Deployed Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Forward Deployed Engineer is an integral part of the goTenna Customer Experience Team that ... search & rescue, wildland firefighting, disaster response, etc. * Passion for goTenna and our ...

Fotokite AG

Sales Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

... Fire, Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement) and Defense/Government sectors. Working alongside sales colleagues, engineering, and support, you will act as the primary technical subject matter expert ...

Perspective Robotics AG

Sales Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... Fire, Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement) and Defense/Government sectors. Working alongside sales colleagues, engineering, and support, you will act as the primary technical subject matter expert ...

Perspective Robotics AG

Sales Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

... Fire, Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement) and Defense/Government sectors. Working alongside sales colleagues, engineering, and support, you will act as the primary technical subject matter expert ...

Fotokite

Sales Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

... Fire, Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement) and Defense/Government sectors. Working alongside sales colleagues, engineering, and support, you will act as the primary technical subject matter expert ...

goTenna

Forward Deployed Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Forward Deployed Engineer Offering Relocation Assistance Work Type/Locations: Hybrid in either ... search & rescue, wildland firefighting, disaster response, etc. * Passion for goTenna and our ...

goTenna

Forward Deployed Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Forward Deployed Engineer Offering Relocation Assistance Work Type/Locations: Hybrid in either ... search & rescue, wildland firefighting, disaster response, etc. * Passion for goTenna and our ...

Forterra Inc.

Forward Deployed Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Forward Deployed Engineer is an integral part of the goTenna Customer Experience Team that ... search & rescue, wildland firefighting, disaster response, etc. * Passion for goTenna and our ...

goTenna, Inc.

Forward Deployed Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

The Forward Deployed Engineer is an integral part of the goTenna Customer Experience Team that ... search & rescue, wildland firefighting, disaster response, etc. * Passion for goTenna and our ...

New York State

Director, Forest Ranger Services

Albany, NY · On-site +1

$133K - $168K/yr

Plan & direct the DFP programs to ensure that managerial and resource programming processes are ... Maintain a program of Search and Rescue to ensure high level of preparedness of the Forest Ranger ...

StateJobsNY

Director, Forest Ranger Services

Albany, NY · On-site

$133K - $168K/yr

... programming processes are properly applied and executed on a timely basis. • Advise the Deputy ... Search and Rescue to ensure high level of preparedness of the Forest Ranger force and volunteers ...

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Rotational

Barrow, AK

North Slope Borough
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$41.04/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform inspection, maintenance, and repairs of Search & Rescue aircraft, facilities, ground support equipment, and vehicles in compliance with applicable regulations and manufacturer manuals.

  • Maintain aircraft and equipment in mission-ready status and perform aircraft line service duties including refueling, tanker truck inspections, jet fuel quality control, and aircraft marshaling.

  • Respond to emergencies, perform flight crew duties as assigned, and review the status of aircraft and equipment to recommend replacement and repair options.

Job description

Summary or Purpose All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing. Provides specialized inspection, maintenance, and repair of Search & Rescue (SAR) aircraft, facilities and ground support equipment; acts as flight crew chief and assists with rescue and recovery duties as directed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.

Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Maintain NSB aircraft, facility and ground support equipment in mission ready status.

Performs inspection, maintenance and repairs of Search & Rescue aircraft, facilities, ground support equipment and vehicles, in compliance with applicable FAA, and OSHA regulations, and as outlined in manufacturers' technical maintenance manuals. Perform aircraft line service duties including refueling, tanker truck inspections, jet fuel quality control and aircraft marshaling. Responds to emergencies and performs flight crew duties as assigned.

Review status of aircraft and equipment, and recommends equipment replacement and repair options. Maintain skills and certification through participation in applicable educational opportunities. May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Respect operations by maintaining confidentiality of all the department missions. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of NSB Search & Rescue Department policies and procedures, and related safety, maintenance and legal issues.

Knowledge of Borough, state, and FAA rules and regulations. Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex maintenance discrepancies on SAR aircraft and equipment. Skill in fabricating and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience. FAA Airframe & Power Plant License; Two years of work experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer; Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with HazMat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements required within the probationary period. Applicants must pass a criminal back ground, finger printing and a Safety TSA test provided by the State of Alaska DOT, to obtain an AOA badge required to operate on airport premises within 30 days of hire

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures, bio-hazardous material, toxic substances, potentially explosive materials and constant exposure to excessive mechanical noise. Special Equipment and Tools Utilized: Airplanes, helicopters and support vehicles; specialized repair equipment, machinery, tools and electronic test equipment. THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

This is not intended to be a contract.

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