Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
Job Description
Introduction
Are you a professional fire officer? Are you intrigued by the idea of joining an international organization that offers a unique and enriching environment? No matter your family situation, we have an amazing opportunity for you.
Imagine working and learning in a cutting-edge, high-tech industrial setting, while also having the chance to share your expertise with firefighting professionals from 15 different countries. Our diverse and inclusive Fire and Rescue Service is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and included. Apply for the job and take part!
CERN Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) provides around-the-clock emergency services including firefighting, accident response and emergency care and rescue. It is involved in various general safety activities, in particular training, drafting of operational procedures (forward planning, prevention, means of rescue). CFRS also collaborates with the Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services of France and Switzerland, with whom emergency interventions can be carried out and when possible, exercises are held.
Functions
After the initial ten weeks on-the-job training related to CERN and CFRS specifics with the 2024 CFRS newcomers, you will join the pool of fire officers. As such, you will report directly to the Head of the Fire and Rescue Service for functional duties and to the Operational Leader for operational duties.
As a fire officer, you will then play a dual role - operational and functional - as follows:
Operational Duties
As a CFRS on-duty officer (two to three days every second week, 07:15 am – 07:15 pm and overnight stand-by from home):
Lead and coordinate complex rescue and accident operational response;Coordinate the collaboration between CFRS and its stakeholders both internally and externally;Ensure the readiness for action of CFRS personnel and equipment;Provide operational sections and other safety services with technical expertise with a view to ensure an appropriate response to threats and incidents of all kinds;Process information relating to operational activities and communicate it to the team of officers and the head of service;Check, approve and disseminate intervention reports.Functional Duties
Define, in collaboration with Fire Safety Engineers, means of fire prevention for CERN's assets compliant with interventions tactic;Contribute to the definition of the objectives of the firefighting teams and ensure that these objectives are achieved;Lead, contribute to or implement various CFRS projects;Prepare, supervise, and take part in official CERN events;Take part in training exercises in accordance with the CFRS training plan and annual training programme;Develop and maintain partnerships with the various stakeholders of the CFRS.Qualifications
You have the diplomas and/or certificates (Bachelor or equivalent relevant experience) that bring proof of you being educated and trained as a fire officer. These diplomas and certificates are issued by a public body or a private body acting under the delegation of a public service.
Experience:
You currently work, and have demonstrated experience, as a professional fire officer in a public or company fire service, in either an urban or industrial, or any other large and organised fire and rescue service environment. Proven experience in the field of fire prevention is a prerequisite.
Technical competencies:
Incident command and control: bronze command on Operational level. Knowledge of Tactical command (Silver level).Emergency first response: application and monitoring of the emergency response cycle (observe, orient, decide, act, check) as well as firefighting and rescue, first aid, protection of the environment and property.Fire Prevention.Project management.Behavioural competencies:
Setting Direction: explaining and implementing change in such a way that team members see the benefits for themselves and for CERN. Coordinating activities and focusing team on goals and objectives; monitoring progress of team towards agreed goals and taking corrective action when needed.Achieving Results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations. Driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion.Solving Problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.Working in Teams: cooperating constructively with others in the pursuit of team goals; balancing personal goals with team goals. Understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information.Learning and Sharing Knowledge: questioning traditional assumptions and ways of doing things. Sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.Language skills:
Proficiency in English and/or French. The ability to draw up technical texts in one of the two languages. The ability to understand and speak the other language in everyday/emergency situations, or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly would be an advantage. CERN offers language courses to quickly master both French and English.
Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing an international and gender-diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 17.09.2023 at 23:59 CEST. The expected start date is for the 01.03.2024 or 01.04.2024.
Employment Conditions
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. The benefits of working at CERN can be seen at https://careers.cern/benefits.
These functions require:
Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.Work in Radiation Areas.Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations (either in France or Switzerland).Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays.Shift work, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.Interventions in underground installations.A valid B driving licence.Job grade: 4-5
Job reference: HSE-FRS-OS-2023-102-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Fire Officer