OES CHIEF OF TRAINING Position Available In Orangeburg, South Carolina

OES CHIEF OF TRAINING 2.5 2.5

out of 5 stars Orangeburg County, SC Performs the duties of Chief of Training in the Office of Emergency Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Coordinates and/or instructs training classes for the Orangeburg County Office of Emergency Services’ Emergency Responders, District Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement agencies, Risk Management Services, including SC Fire Academy courses, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and explosive classes as requested or needed. Conducts qualification sessions for department Rescue Teams and Hazardous Materials Response Teams. Operates Emergency Vehicles and Equipment with proper training and licensures. Routinely responds to incidents involving auto extrications, Hazardous Materials, confined spaces, trench rescue, search and rescue and other emergency incidents. In addition, responds to calls for service as requested by other emergency response agencies on an as needed basis. Employee will be on call and a monthly on call schedule will be provided. Checks air packs, communication vehicles and equipment, rescue equipment and vehicles, heavy rescue equipment and vehicles and trailers, incident response vehicles, response trailers, and hazmat equipment and vehicles to ensure they are in proper working order. Coordinates vehicle and equipment maintenance for the department. In the absence of the Assistant Director, coordinates with all agencies operating equipment on the 3 County Public Safety Radio Systems concerning protocols for usage, performing equipment inventory, coordination of equipment repairs, performs functional assessments on all communications systems. Programs radio as needed and assists with supporting the County 911 Center’s communications equipment. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, coordinates meetings and trainings with the volunteer teams within the department. Employee is subject to emergency call back after hours as required by the Emergency Services Director. Employee is subject to a weekly on call schedule for emergency response and 911 Center Support. Provides Emergency Preparedness education programs to local schools, daycares, and at other public events in Orangeburg County. Performs documentation of all inspections, responses, and training conducted within the department. Serves as Duty Officer based on a Bi-weekly Duty Officer Schedule with an assigned emergency response vehicle for on-duty, call back, on-call, and after hours response. Troubleshoots equipment as needed and coordinates repairs. Serves as ESF 9 Search and Rescue Coordinator in the Emergency Operations Center. Requires Orangeburg County Residency. Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

Supervisory Functions:

Supervises the department’s volunteers during response incidents and training events within the scope of operations of the Office of Emergency Services.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Minimum of two years’ experience in emergency response

Preferred Minimum Special Certifications and Licenses:

South Carolina Fire Academy Instructor EMR or EMT Instructor Emergency Medical Technician or Higher Auto Extrication Technician Rope Rescue Technician Confined Space Rescue Technician HAZMAT Technician Basic Trench Rescue Technician

NIMS ICS

Training, 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 South Carolina Class E or F Driver’s License or Class B or Higher Commercial Driver’s License South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager •(must achieve within 3 years of hire) Preferred to have upon hire or within a reasonable time frame to be approved by the Director not to exceed 2 years based upon the availability of classes.

Reasoning/Mathematical/Language Skills:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to establish and implement a Risk Based Response to Incidents. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear and lift in excess of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Unavoidable Hazards:

Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen. Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife. Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors. Traffic; Moving machinery. Electrical shock; Heights. Radiation; Disease/pathogens. Toxic/ caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence. Other extreme hazards not listed above. Severe weather environments

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Employee must be able to routinely work in severe weather environments. Americans with

Disabilities Act Compliance:

Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Position :

2061

Code :

488-1

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Group :

REGULAR NO

Job Family :

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Job Class :

TRAINING OFFICER

Posting Start :

05/01/2025

Posting End :

12/31/9999

Salary:

$57,543.00-$69,050.00