Strategic Fire Services Director

York County Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 98,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan (SC)

Paid holidays

Longevity pay

401K/Deferred compensation

Training & conferences

Job summary

York County Government is seeking a full-time Fire Services Director to lead the county’s fire operations and strategy. The role emphasizes transformational leadership, budget oversight, and implementation of long-term plans for the York County Fire Service.

The incumbent will supervise staff, coordinate with volunteer districts and external partners, and drive innovation in firefighting techniques and community safety initiatives. Compensation is competitive and aligns with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration or related discipline and eight (8) years of fire administration experience.
• Associates degree in Public Safety, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration or related discipline and ten (10) years of fire administration experience.
• High School Diploma and twelve (12) years of fire administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Researches, plans, and develops budget recommendations including capital and operating expenditures for firefighting equipment and apparatus then procure such items as approved by the County Manager and York County Council.
• Updates and makes project recommendations for inclusion in the County Capital Improvement Plan and maintains the York County Fire Service 5-year capital expenditure and strategic plans.
• Develops, plans and implements goals, objectives, rules, regulations, standard operating guidelines and procedures that comply with laws and respond to community needs that standardizes the overall York County Fire Service.
• Coordinates mutual fire protection plans, emergency responses and other department activities with surrounding jurisdictions and external organizations.
• Coordinates countywide fire inspections and fire investigations, attend meetings, respond to inquiries and provide assistance to the County Manager and Assistant County Managers.
• May need to visit county wide fire districts to provide support using a county vehicle.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Safety

Associate degree in Public Safety

High School Diploma

Job description

York County Government is seeking a full-time Fire Services Director to lead the county’s fire operations and strategy. The role emphasizes transformational leadership, budget oversight, and implementation of long-term plans for the York County Fire Service.

The incumbent will supervise staff, coordinate with volunteer districts and external partners, and drive innovation in firefighting techniques and community safety initiatives. Compensation is competitive and aligns with qualifications.