Emergency Services - Director of Emergency Services

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  Director of Emergency Services
Department: Dawson County Emergency Services
Location:  Dawsonville, GA  30534
Salary:  $77,780.00 Annually DOQ
Status: Full-Time/Salary/Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM AUGUST 30, 2022

Job Summary:
Directs, coordinates and oversees the staff, programs and operations of the Emergency Services Department. Plans, develops, and introduces approved standards and guidelines for public safety functions including fire, emergency medical services, and emergency management services; ensuring efficient operations and quality service provision to the County on a 24-hour basis. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Maintains a deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in emergency management, public administration, business, or a public safety related field along with extensive experience in emergency services, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in firefighting and EMS.  State of Georgia Fire certification with considerable command experience in firefighting and fire prevention practices.  National Registry or State of Georgia Paramedic Certification. Must possess and maintain the required training as set forth by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency for the position of EMA Director or obtain and maintain within two years of hire with Initial Training within 6 months of hire. Experience overseeing Emergency Management services preferred. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Applicant must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

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To apply for a position with Dawson County, please complete and submit the application below. If you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration office, or you may print a Dawson County Employment Application which you will find below under supporting documents.  Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov, faxed to 706-531-2716, or mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.