State Fire – Lead Instructor (Recruit and Municipal Training Programs)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PORS retirement

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's South Carolina Fire Academy seeks a Lead Instructor to oversee Industrial and Municipal firefighting programs, coordinate registrations, and ensure course completion.

You will deploy to incidents, assist with equipment setup, and represent SCFA to customers and fire departments. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; preferred: multiple years of instructional fire training and NFPA/OSHA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• 3 years’ instructional experience in fire prevention, fire protection, and related courses preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation methods, NFPA standards, and OSHA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy.
• Teach Industrial and Municipal firefighting programs; assist with Industrial, Aircraft Rescue (ARFF), Haz‑Mat, and Rescue Programs.

Skills

Instructional experience

Fire safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

• You will serve as a Lead Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy.
• You will focus on teaching Industrial and Municipal firefighting programs but will also assist with teaching Industrial, Aircraft Rescue (ARFF), Haz‑Mat, and Rescue Programs.
• You will plan and coordinate Recruit, Municipal, Industrial and/or ARFF programs with registration, payments, and course completion.
• You will serve as a member of the site emergency team on the State Fire campus, including responding to site fires or incidents.
• You will assist with minor maintenance and the set‑up of fire equipment and props.
• You 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 state vehicles.
• Must be able to work outside of normal agency office hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions and austere and 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 50 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