Fire Training & Safety Officer II

Job Description:

Fire Training & Safety Officer II

Description

About us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement- York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence , reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

About our opportunity

York County Fire Services is seeking a visionary, experienced leader to serve as its full-time (40 hour/weekly) Fire Training & Safety Officer II. This is a foundational position responsible for building and leading a countywide fire training and safety program that supports both volunteer and career fire departments. The successful candidate will bring a proven history of designing and implementing comprehensive training systems, fostering buy-in across diverse organizations, and elevating operational safety and readiness. This position requires a leader with the vision to see what the County’s fire service can become—and the drive to build it. The purpose of this position is to lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of training and safety programs for all York County fire departments. This position plays a critical role in advancing operational readiness and firefighter safety through direct observation of fireground activities, post-incident analysis, and alignment of training initiatives with departmental needs. The Fire Training & Safety Officer also serves as the County’s primary safety officer for fire services and provides leadership in health and safety-related policy, training, and investigations.

Our ideal candidate would possess the following:

• A visionary and program-builder, not just an instructor.
• Skilled in developing modern, comprehensive training systems.
• An effective communicator and collaborator with both volunteer and career departments.
• Experienced in leadership, mentorship, and performance-based training.
• Innovative, data-driven, and committed to continuous improvement in safety and readiness.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 117: $27.33 - $32.80 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms allowance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the department’s lead Training and Safety Officer; develops and coordinates comprehensive in-service and certification training programs for all fire personnel countywide, including volunteer departments.
• Designs and implements a Countywide Fire Safety Training Program to address identified needs and meet operational performance expectations.
• Observes and evaluates fireground operations to identify trends, deficiencies, and opportunities for training and safety improvement.
• Provides input into all pre-emergency, emergency, and non-emergency operations to ensure safety is integrated into planning and execution.
• Coordinates post-incident analyses with a focus on safety and performance; develops corrective training and procedural enhancements as needed.
• Investigates occupational injuries, illnesses, exposures, fatalities, near misses, and other hazardous incidents; prepares reports, recommends improvements, and coordinates corrective actions.
• Serves as the lead liaison and subject matter expert for the County’s Fire Safety Program; collects, analyzes, and reports safety and training program data to command staff and County leadership.
• Maintains accurate and timely training and safety documentation, including certifications, recertification tracking, training logs, and incident safety reports.
• Develops and maintains Standard Operating Guidelines related to training and safety.
• Coordinates with internal and external agencies to schedule South Carolina Fire Academy certification courses, national fire service training opportunities, and specialty training programs.
• Responds to emergency incidents as needed and serves as Incident Safety Officer or in other roles as assigned.
• Ensures all required training is reported to the appropriate state and national agencies in a timely manner.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Services, Public Safety or related discipline.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in firefighting and training, including supervisory or program management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Required Certifications:

• IFSAC Firefighter II
• IFSAC Fire Officer II
• NIMS/ICS: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800; ICS-300 and ICS-400
• SCFA or equivalent Fire Instructor certifications, including: Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Pump Operations, Aerial Operations
• Fire Department Safety Officer (FDSO) certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Emergency Medical Technician (SC or National Registry)

Preferred Certifications:

• Fire Instructor III
• NFPA-compliant Health and Safety Officer

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, climbing, stooping, lifting, and pushing.
• May require exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 20 to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must meet the physical and medical requirements for emergency response personnel.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
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.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.



Closing Date/Time: 2/4/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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