Firefighter Engineer

Charleston County Government; Awendaw (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

PORS

Deferred Compensation

Holidays

SCRS Retirement

Longevity & Merit Pay

Training & Development

Employee Assistance

Well-being Program

Job summary

Charleston County Government seeks a qualified Firefighter/Engineer for 48/96 shift work at the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department. The position offers a generous hiring salary range and requires multiple SC firefighter certifications and physical lifting ability to meet the demands of the role.

Applicants must meet minimum age, education, licensure, and safety requirements and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as applications are received. Benefits are described by the county.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid SC driver's license with clean record.
• Active firefighting certification(s) as listed.

Skills

Firefighter Experience

Firefighter II

EVDT Certification

Pump Operations I

Pump Operations II

CPR Certification

ICS 300

ICS 400

Aerial Operations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SCFA Training Systems

Job description

Description

Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department is seeking a qualified Firefighter/Engineer for 48/96 shift work.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $50,469 - $58,039 (Estimated Annual Salary)

Requirements

All prospective candidates must possess the following minimum requirements, but not limited to, additional courses may be required upon hire or within a specified time frame according to our training matrix:

• 18 years of age
• High school graduate or equivalent or higher
• Valid S.C. driver’s license (Class E or CDL) with a good driving record (10-year driving record required with application)
• 5 years of experience as a Firefighter
• Current IFSAC or Pro-Board Firefighter II certification
• Current SCFA Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training (EVDT) certification
• Current SCFA Pump Operations I and SCFA Pump Operations II
• Current Medical Emergency Responder/Professional CPR Certification or higher
• SCFA 2153- ics 300
• SCFA 2154- ics 400
• SCFA 2100- Fire Officer 1
• SCFA 4171- Fire Instructor 1
• SCFA 1250- Aerial Operations
• Ability to lift and drag at least 189 pounds and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

Additional Preferred Certificates

• NREMT-Basic or higher

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.