Fire Management Officer

Fire Management Officer 632 West Dekalb Street, Camden, SC 29020 $46,851

• $52,147 a year
• Full-time $46,851
• $52,147 a year
• Full-time 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 to prevent crime and enforce laws. Protects 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. Criminal background check required. Drug and alcohol test required. Position requires a Class B 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. To obtain your Commercial Learner's Permit, you must take the official written test at any SCDMV branch. The manual for this test can be found here: https://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License/Beginner-Permits Ability to obtain a Class I law enforcement certification within one year of employment.

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• Pay:

  $46,851.00
• $52,147.

00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person