Camp Supervisor - Polar Field Camp

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Camp Supervisor to serve as senior staff at a small field camp. The role covers all aspects of the camp's daily operation, maintenance and management in line with the standard operating procedures and the season plan, and works closely with the Continental Field Supervisor and the Field Science Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Run the camp according to the standard operating procedures and the season plan, directing the field science program
• Supervise camp staff and complete end-of-season evaluations
• Act as safety coordinator, ensure safety rules are followed, and report incidents and near misses
• Maintain facilities and equipment, keep the camp tidy, and handle hazardous cargo before shipping back to McMurdo Station
• Prepare cargo for movement, complete load plans and prioritize cargo with the Field Supervisor and aircraft coordinators
• Hold staff meetings, give performance appraisals, and deliver structured training and quality standards
• Keep detailed records of fuel, population, flights, weather and emergencies, and complete the end-of-season report
• Implement safety, environmental and health programs, support search and rescue missions, and liaise with the National Science Foundation and other agencies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• At least four years of combined experience in areas such as weather reporting, equipment operation, cargo movement, skiway or camp construction, helicopter/fixed-wing aircraft, logistics, or polar expedition outfitting; two of those years in a supervisory or leadership role
• CPR and Wilderness First Responder certification, and ICS 100 and 200 certifications (training offered free through FEMA)
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with successful medical, dental, drug screening, background checks and US citizenship for facility credentials
• Ability to lift and move equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold

Required skills

• Ability to work and supervise in remote, isolated environments
• Good verbal communication, computer literacy and problem-solving skills
• Preferred: two seasons of experience in Arctic/Antarctica, including direct polar field camp experience