Assistant Fire Chief
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $68,434.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175858
Agency: Forestry Commission
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61128495
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $68,434.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $104,000.00
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: When applying for this position, theelectronic state application must becompleted to include the Educationand Work Experience sections andthe Supplemental Questions. Thisincludes a detailed description ofeach work-related position and, ifapplicable, military service (indicaterank) and job-related volunteer workthat you feel qualifies you for theposition. Failure to provide detailedand complete work-relatedinformation may result in yourapplication being rejected. A resumewill not be accepted or reviewed todetermine if an applicant has met thequalifications for the position. AVETERANPREFERENCESTATEMENTSouth Carolina is making our Veterans apriority for employment in state agenciesand institutions.criminal records check will beconducted prior to an offer ofemployment. SCFC requiresindividuals to complete an onlineapplication to apply for this position.Interested individuals can accesswww.careers.sc.gov, 24 hours a day, 7days a week. Applicants indicatingcollege credit or degree(s) on theapplication may upload an unofficialcopy of the transcript as anattachment to the application. Pleasenote that the agency will require anofficial, certified copy of the transcriptor diploma prior to hiring. DRIVINGRECORD: If this position requires theapplicant to possess a valid driver'slicense to operate a state vehicle orpersonal vehicle, any applicant beingconsidered in the final stages ofselection for the position will berequired to provide a certified copy ofa 10-year driving record.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, serve as Assistant Fire chief for the agency. Provide supervision, oversight, guidance, and leadership for air operations, prescribed fire, volunteer fire assistance, community preparedness, incident management team (IMT), and fire prevention programs. Provide fire weather intelligence, maintain fire weather stations, and develop process to ensure that field personnel are aware of upcoming fire weather. Provide tools and information to the field to ensure staffing levels and readiness plans are set at appropriate levels, based on current and expected fire weather.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Additional Comments
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.
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
02
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and understand this statement.
03
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and understand this statement.
04
Do you possess a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant program experience or equivalency?
05
Do you have experience with wildfire suppression and prescribed burning?
06
Are you willing to accept a starting salary of $68,434-$104,000?
Required Question
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175858
Agency: Forestry Commission
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61128495
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $68,434.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $104,000.00
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: When applying for this position, theelectronic state application must becompleted to include the Educationand Work Experience sections andthe Supplemental Questions. Thisincludes a detailed description ofeach work-related position and, ifapplicable, military service (indicaterank) and job-related volunteer workthat you feel qualifies you for theposition. Failure to provide detailedand complete work-relatedinformation may result in yourapplication being rejected. A resumewill not be accepted or reviewed todetermine if an applicant has met thequalifications for the position. AVETERANPREFERENCESTATEMENTSouth Carolina is making our Veterans apriority for employment in state agenciesand institutions.criminal records check will beconducted prior to an offer ofemployment. SCFC requiresindividuals to complete an onlineapplication to apply for this position.Interested individuals can accesswww.careers.sc.gov, 24 hours a day, 7days a week. Applicants indicatingcollege credit or degree(s) on theapplication may upload an unofficialcopy of the transcript as anattachment to the application. Pleasenote that the agency will require anofficial, certified copy of the transcriptor diploma prior to hiring. DRIVINGRECORD: If this position requires theapplicant to possess a valid driver'slicense to operate a state vehicle orpersonal vehicle, any applicant beingconsidered in the final stages ofselection for the position will berequired to provide a certified copy ofa 10-year driving record.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, serve as Assistant Fire chief for the agency. Provide supervision, oversight, guidance, and leadership for air operations, prescribed fire, volunteer fire assistance, community preparedness, incident management team (IMT), and fire prevention programs. Provide fire weather intelligence, maintain fire weather stations, and develop process to ensure that field personnel are aware of upcoming fire weather. Provide tools and information to the field to ensure staffing levels and readiness plans are set at appropriate levels, based on current and expected fire weather.
- Serve as Assistant Fire Chief. Represents the agency in meetings with cooperators and other agencies, and work with fire staff to develop consistency in fire operations across the agency. Lead agency efforts related to prescribed fire, including teaching CPFM, coordinating with land managers, and leading efforts to increase the capacity for prescribed burning in the state.
- Oversee and provide supervision to Volunteer Fire Assistance, IMT, and Community Preparedness and Fire Prevention programs. Ensure that grant proposals are completed, funds are obligated, and that reporting is accomplished on time.
- Serve as agency lead on fire weather, Air Operations, predictive services, and fire weather stations maintenance. Provide fire weather data, information on wildland fuel conditions, drought, and seasonal outlooks, assist with fire danger operating plan development and implementation, and provide information to agency leadership during periods of high fire activity.
- Serve as Fire Duty Officer, assist with fire related training for agency personnel, assist with prescribed burning, mobilization of resources, and represent the agency at SCEMD during activations and exercises.
- Participates in activities and/or projects in support of the agency's mission and performs other duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience or equivalency as approved by Human Resources.
- Must pass the initial physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency's physical fitness program requirements.
- Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.
- Wildfire suppression and prescribed fire experience and criminal background check required.
Additional Comments
- Must be a resident of South Carolina.
- Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions. Position requires occasional work outside in cold or hot weather.
- Works a Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. schedule. Occasional overnight travel required. Duties require weekend and evening work providing support to fire fighting and field operations. Occasional out of town/out of state overnight travel required. Position requires availability on weekends and for prolonged periods during high wildfire activity,
- Considerable knowledge of the agency's mission, programs, structure, policies and regulations, policies and procedures; in-depth knowledge of fire suppression procedures and tactics.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally. Ability to establish working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public. Ability to act effectively in emergency or stressful situations.
- This position is designated as safety sensitive and essential. Position requires the employee to be subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace- CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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.
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
03
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant program experience or equivalency?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have experience with wildfire suppression and prescribed burning?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you willing to accept a starting salary of $68,434-$104,000?
- Yes
- No
Required Question