Emergency Services - Battalion Chief (Internal Only)

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  Battalion Chief
Department:  Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services
Salary:  $23.87 Hourly
Status:  Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM APRIL 22, 2022

Job Summary:
To provide administrative, tactical and technical work functions associated with managing, directing and supervising the activities of fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical care and any other emergency incidents within Dawson County for assigned shift.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an Associate Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understanding the diverse objectives and functions of the subunit in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Hold the current rank of Lieutenant with DCES.
• Georgia State Certified Paramedic (National Registry preferred).
• Possession of those items for promotional eligibility requirements and certifications as defined by the department.
• All prerequisites for Captain, plus:
• Hold Current rank of Lieutenant with Dawson County Emergency Services
• NPQ Fire Officer III.
• GA Certified Emergency Manager-Basic (preferred).
• Not currently on probation or improvement plan.
• Valid Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), along with the ability to obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Applicant must 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 here.  Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncounty.org; faxed to 706-531-2769; or mailed or dropped off in person to Dawson County Government, 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.