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

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

Salary

$50,000.00 - $64,000.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

60028952-190370

Agency

Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

Division

State Fire

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Class Code:

AH35

Position Number:

60028952

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$50,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$64,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

The Agencys standard business hours are Monday to Friday (8:30 to 5:00) but a flexible work schedule may be available.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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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 and Additional Requirements

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 drivers 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.

Additional Comments

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.

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LLR requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. You can access the www.careers.sc.gov website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever you have internet access. Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their highest earned degree prior to an offer being extended. Applicants who will be required to drive a state or personal vehicle to regularly perform state duties will be required to submit an acceptable 10-year motor vehicle record (MVR) that complies with state and agency fleet guidelines. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation in your application or the supplemental questions may result in your disqualification from employment. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. By completing the application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.

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Have you listed ALL of your previous positions or jobs held for the past 10 years?

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Have you ever worked for the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation? If yes, please provide the approximate dates of work and the last job title held at LLR.

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Have you ever worked for a South Carolina state agency?

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

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How did you hear about this position with LLR?

• Careers.sc.gov
• Indeed
• Facebook
• Firejobs.com
• Firerescue1.com
• Family or Friend
• LLR Employee
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Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Address 110 Centerview Drive, Kingstree Building

Columbia, South Carolina, 29210

Phone 803-896-4011

803-896-4325

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.