Sector Fire Management Officer

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is hiring a Sector Fire Management Officer in Varnville, SC. The role involves enforcing forestry and wildlife laws, conducting investigations, and supervising fire suppression teams. Responsibilities include wildland fire prevention, control planning, and administrative duties. Candidates need a high school diploma, experience in fire control or law enforcement, and a Class A CDL. This is a full-time, in-person position with various benefits.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, exercise responsibilities for the enforcement of state and federal laws primarily forestry, agriculture, wildlife, outdoor burning, litter and DHEC smoke regulations; conducts criminal or administrative investigations. Performs wildland fire protection duties and supervises wildland fire suppression team.

Responsibilities
• Responds to calls in assigned areas to prevent crime and enforce laws. Protect states' natural resources. Performs and conducts forestry law enforcement. Investigates wildland fires to determine cause and damages.
• Performs wildland fire prevention work. Performs wildland fire control planning and directs fire suppression activities. Ensures that preventive maintenance goals are met.
• Recruits, trains and supervises a fire suppression team. Ensures the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) planning stages and evaluations are completed within the agency's policy/procedures.
• Performs administrative duties to include review of monthly forest fire activity reports. Assists agency foresters in the preparation and implementation of forest management plans, reforestation, or other landowner services. Coordinates the provision of services for fee to landowners within the sector. Provides technical assistance to local governments on forestry issues. Stays current of state and local affairs affecting forestry. Works cooperatively with local governments to promote forestry and sound forestry practices. Participates in allied forestry organizations' activities.
• Participates in activities in support of agency's mission and goals, and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements
• A High School diploma and two years' experience in forest fire control, forestry management, or law enforcement.
• 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.
• Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug test are required.
• Position requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must have Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) prior to employment. Must complete CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory training within 15 working days of hire then obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 90 working days.
• Ability to obtain a Class I law enforcement certification within one year of employment. This is an entry level position.

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4926268/sector-fire-management-officer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,933.00 - $51,125.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Nights as needed
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person