Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, serves as the primary contact for the delivery of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) programs in the upstate area, including conducting assessments, writing Community Wildfire Protection Plans, and recruiting/sustaining Firewise USA communities. Develops partnerships with local fire departments, community leaders and other natural resource agencies throughout the state to establish collaboration to meet program goals.

•  Serves as the primary contact for the delivery of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) programs in the upstate, including conducting assessments, writing Community Wildfire Protection Plans, and recruiting/sustaining Firewise USA communities. Develops partnerships with local fire departments, community leaders and other natural resource agencies throughout the state to establish collaboration to meet program goals; provides programs and other services related to WUI. Works with agency regional personnel to deliver technical assistance to local citizens, landowners, and local governments. Conduct educational presentations and workshops to communities, citizens and professionals to promote the firewise and prevention programs. 
• Provides technical assistance to local governments. Disseminate information regarding wildfire risk, hazard mitigation, and community preparedness; submit monthly reports and maintain program documentation. 
• Coordinate the on-the-ground efforts with SCFC field personnel for the implementation of wildfire prevention campaigns. Serve as instructor for WUI, wildfire prevention, and other fire training. 
• Provides assistance to regional personnel during wildfire suppression when the conditions warrant and conducting prescribed burns. Serves in public information, liaison, or logistics roles with local fire agencies when large fires occur. 
• Participate in activities and/or projects in support of agency's mission and perform other duties as required. 

** Position has optional office locations in these counties: York, Pickens, Oconee, and Spartanburg. **

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant work experience in wildfire prevention, wildfire suppression, wildfire behavior, natural resource protection or forest management. Other educational and work experience levels may be accepted as approved by the supervisor and the SCFC Human Resources. 
• Must have a valid SC Driver's license. 
• Must obtain firefighter registration with the State Fire Marshal's Office.  
• Criminal background check and drug test required. 
• Must pass the agency's physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in 30 minutes while carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency's physical fitness program requirements.