NEOGOV · 1 week ago
State Fire – Lead Instructor (Recruit and Municipal Training Programs)
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $62K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Lead Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy. This role involves teaching various firefighting programs and coordinating training activities while also responding to site emergencies.
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Responsibilities
You will serve as a Lead Instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy
You will focus on teaching Industrial and Municipal firefighting programs but will also assist with teaching Industrial, Aircraft Rescue (ARFF), Haz-Mat, and Rescue Programs
You will plan and coordinate Recruit, Municipal, Industrial and/or ARFF programs with registration, payments, and course completion
You will serve as a member of the site emergency team on the State Fire campus, including responding to site fires or incidents
You will assist with minor maintenance and the set-up of fire equipment and props
You may deploy to disasters and emergencies as part of the Incident Support Team and Firefighter Mobilization
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma and relevant program experience
Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines
Must be able to drive state vehicles
Must be able to work outside of normal agency office hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Must be able to work in various weather conditions and austere and hazardous environments
Occasional overnight travel
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, raise and lower ladders, climb ladders, and move or lift equipment or objects over 50 lbs
Must be able to work in IDLH or hazardous environments that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or the use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), enter burn buildings with smoke present, and fight live fires on training props (both in and outside)
Must be able to successfully complete a fit testing for respirator use and successfully complete an OSHA compliant medical physical
Preferred
3 years' instructional experience in fire prevention, fire protection, and related courses
Extensive knowledge of fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation methods, equipment, and/or techniques, National Fire Protection Association standards, and OSHA regulations
Ability to teach, develop, deliver, and market academy training programs to customers, fire departments, and other emergency service organizations
Must be able to work with the public, fire departments, customers, and other SCFA employees
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Health insurance
Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Retirement plan options
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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