State Fire – Lead Instructor (Industrial and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Training Programs)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PORS retirement system

Paid time off

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is seeking a Lead Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy. The position emphasizes teaching Industrial and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) and supporting Haz-Mat, Municipal, and Rescue programs, while handling registration, billing and contract prep.

You will set up training props, maintain equipment, serve on the site emergency team, and may be deployed to disasters as part of the Incident Support Team and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Three years instructional experience preferred.
• Ability to teach, develop and market academy training programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy.
• Teach Industrial and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) and assist with Haz-Mat, Municipal, and Rescue programs.
• Market, plan, coordinate programs, register students, bill and prepare customer contracts, and submit student payments.
• Assist with setup of fire equipment and props; participate in site emergency team and Incident Support Team deployments.

Skills

Lead Instructor

Public outreach

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a Lead Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy.
• You will focus on teaching Industrial and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) but will also assist with Haz-Mat, Municipal, and Rescue programs.
• You will market, plan, and coordinate assigned programs to include registering students, billing and preparing customer contracts, and submitting student payments after course completion.
• You will assist with minor maintenance and the set-up of fire equipment and props.
• You will perform other duties such as serving as a member of the site emergency team on the State Fire campus and may deploy to disasters and emergencies as part of the Incident Support Team and Firefighter Mobilization.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years’ instructional experience in fire prevention, fire protection, and related courses.
• Extensive knowledge of fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation methods, equipment, and/or techniques, National Fire Protection Association standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to teach, develop, deliver, and market academy training programs to customers, fire departments, and other emergency service organizations.
• Must be able to work with the public, fire departments, customers, and other SCFA employees.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state vehicles.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays in inclement weather and in hazardous environments.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, raise and lower ladders, climb ladders, and move or lift equipment or objects over 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work in IDLH or hazardous environments that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or the use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), enter burn buildings with smoke present, and fight live fires on training props (both in and outside).
• Must be able to successfully complete a fit testing for respirator use and successfully complete an OSHA compliant medical physical.

Benefits Offered

This position participates in the Police Officers Retirement System (PORS).

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $50,000 to $64,000?