Emergency Services - Fire Captain (Internal Only)

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  Fire Captain 
Department:  Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services
Salary:  $22.74 Hour
Status:  Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM AUGUST 24, 2022

Job Summary:
​The purpose of this classification is to supervise a shift of paid and volunteer staff that is assigned to a station, as well as those Lieutenants assigned to that shift. To respond to emergency calls, providing supervision for emergency responses, assure appropriate documentation is completed for the efficient operation fo the company, to provide training and other assigned duties

Job Requirements:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and possess a GED or high school diploma.  Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ career experience with Dawson County. Georgia State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A or EMT-I).    Georgia State Firefighter’s Certification and NPQ FF II.  All prerequisites for Lieutenant plus:  NPQ Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor II.  NPQ Hazardous Materials Operations, NPQ FAO, NIMS 100-400, NPQ Evaluator.  Must meet all in-house career matrix and testing requirements.  Applicant must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), along with the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issue by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.  Applicant must pass a background check and drug screen.

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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 706-531-2769; 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.