Firefighter Engineer
Charleston County Government Awendaw, South Carolina, United States
- Location: Awendaw, South Carolina, United States
- Categories: Engineering, Fire and EMS
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 14, 2024
Job Description:
Firefighter Engineer
Description
DescriptionAwendaw District Fire Department is seeking a qualified Firefighter/Engineer for 48/96 shift work
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $45,495 - $59,446 (Estimated Annual Salary)
Employment contingent upon a criminal background check, drug screening, and a medical physical.
The Awendaw District Fire Department and Charleston County offers an exceptional benefits package.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Minimum Qualifications
All prospective candidates must possess the following minimum requirements:
- 18 years of age
- High school graduate or equivalent or higher
- Valid S.C. driver’s license (Class E or CDL) with a good driving record (10 year driving record required with application)
- 5 years of experience as a Firefighter
- Current IFSAC or Pro-Board Firefighter II certification
- Current SCFA Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training (EVDT) certification
- Current SCFA Haz-Mat Operations Certification or higher
- Current SCFA Pump Operations I, or higher
- Current Medical Emergency Responder/Professional CPR Certification or higher
- NIMS/ ICS 100, ICS 200, and NIMS 700
- Ability to lift and drag at least 140 pounds and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
Additional Preferred Certificates:
- NREMT-Basic or higher
- Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Instructor I or higher
- Fire Officer I or higher
- ICS 300 OR 400
- Pump Operator II
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program