About usYork 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.
York County Fire offers residents a wide range of fire prevention and fire protection services. Employees are trained and equipped to provide fire safety inspections, fire investigations, and public fire education programs for people of all ages.
Our volunteers are crucial to the rural fire system, the department supplies the County's 16 volunteer and combination paid/volunteer fire departments with in-depth firefighting instruction at its training facility on McFarland Road in York, South Carolina. York County Department of Fire Safety is staffed with Fire Prevention Technicians, Suppression Squads, Fire Marshals, Shop Maintenance, Training and Administration.
Additionally, the department's award-winning fire truck building and maintenance program continues to earn a reputation for excellence by saving tax dollars and by providing state-of-the-art equipment.
About our opportunityWe are excited to hire a full-time Fire Suppression Supervisor to join us in our Fire Services Department. In this critical position, you will have operational supervision and administrative oversight for fire suppression personnel, with direct responsibility for leading and supervising Firefighter II positions and related staff. This position coordinates daily shift operations, ensures operational readiness, manages scheduling and assignments, oversees training and professional development, enforces policies and procedures, and supports budgetary planning and procurement within the Fire Services Department.
Projected Hiring Rate/Pay Grade 118: $28.42 - $34.10 per hour. Salary is dependent 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 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
Duties and Responsibilities:Fire Suppression and Emergency OperationsIncludes all essential functions of the Firefighter II classification, such as:
- Performing fire suppression and emergency rescue activities.
- Providing emergency medical response and support.
- Conducting daily equipment and vehicle checks.
- Participating in training and public outreach activities.
Supervisory and Administrative Duties- Supervises, evaluates, and provides leadership to assigned Firefighter Il and related personnel.
- Creates and manages shift schedules, work assignments, and personnel rotations to ensure adequate coverage.
- Coordinates and monitors training and professional development programs to maintain certifications and improve readiness.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Maintains documentation and reports for operational activities, personnel performance, incidents, and training.
- Supports the Fire Services command staff in planning, preparing, and managing the department's budget, including procurement of equipment, supplies, and services.
- Serves as a liaison between line personnel and upper-level management to ensure effective communication and operational consistency.
- Performs related work as assigned.
About youEducation and Experience:- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible fire service experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certifications and Licenses:- Must possess and maintain a valid state Class E driver’s license (Class B preferred) with an acceptable driving history.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be consideredFull-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years$20.0015-19 Years$25.0020-24 Years$30.0025-29 Years$35.0030-34 Years$40.0035-39 Years$45.0040+ Years$50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day
Training:Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
