State of South Carolina · 2 hours ago
Urban Search & Rescue Training Manager
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of South Carolina is seeking a Training Manager for the Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) System and South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART). This role involves managing training and operational readiness, leading training initiatives, and ensuring compliance with US&R standards, while also deploying to emergency scenes as needed.
Government
Responsibilities
You will serve as the Training Manager for the Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) System and South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) in support of Emergency Support Function (ESF) 4 & 9
You will provide program management for training and operational readiness
You will manage the training and education of the members of SC-TF1 and assist the five regional US&R teams
You will lead, develop and coordinate the training and exercises for SC-TF1 and SC-HART
You will manage the training of the US&R system relative to data collection and the database management of training records
You will ensure equipment, supplies, and curriculum meet current US&R standards
You will recommend and develop operational and program policies and procedures
You will deploy to emergency scenes and large-scale disasters as part of SC-TF1, SC-HART, SC-IST, CLEAR Team and FFMOB
You will serve as a Training Manager on SC-TF1 and SC-HART, during training, events/exercises, and incidents and may serve as a member on the IST when not deployed
You will perform other duties as assigned including mentoring and training personnel, preparing correspondence and reports, making budgetary and purchasing recommendations, assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, and implementing needed changes
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience
A combination of education, relevant training, and/or experience may be considered in substitution for the bachelor's degree, upon approval of Human Resources
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Possesses or can obtain within twelve (12) months of employment a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and can meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines)
Preferred
Five years of progressively responsible experience in training program development, delivery, and evaluation within the fire service, technical rescue, or emergency management field
Must be able to drive a state vehicle
Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that comply with State and Agency Fleet guidelines
Required to lift, carry, move, and position objects weighing over 50 lbs
Requires emergency, daily, and some overnight and weekend travel. Holiday work may be required
Must be able to work in inclement/hazardous and austere environments for an extended period of time
Extensive knowledge of the US&R training requirements, NFPA standards, and credentialing systems
Skilled in developing and coordinating large-scale training exercises, curriculum, and evaluation programs
Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage simultaneous training initiatives statewide
Ability to foster partnerships with state agencies, local jurisdictions, and federal partners
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leaders and prepare official reports
Ability to work under pressure during activations and coordinate the training readiness of multiple disciplines
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
Company
State of South Carolina
South Carolina is a southeastern U.S. state.
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