Job description

Department: Dawson County Emergency Services
Salary: $73,589.00 Annually DOQ
Status: Full-Time/Salary/Exempt
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief of Emergency Services, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of Dawson County Emergency Services. The Division Chief of Operations and Training will serve as second-in-command of the Fire Department and may be required to establish and/or perform in all functions of the incident command system. This Position directly supervises and coordinates the activities of the department’s Battalion Chief’s training. This position must maintain oversight of emergency and non-emergency operational functions; managing firefighters, providing proper training, and ensuring that department policies and procedures are followed. This Position assists the Fire Chief in setting goals for the department, establishing policies and procedures, professional development, handling grievances, disciplining subordinates, preparing the budget, grant management, policy and rule development, and periodically reviewing equipment for safety along with purchasing new equipment as needed.
Job Requirements:
Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business or a public safety related field along with extensive experience in emergency management, including at least three to five years of related experience and supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, special qualifications and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the job. Applicant must hold certifications in:

• NPQ Firefighter I & II
• NPQ Fire Instructor I & II
• NPQ Hazardous Materials Operations
• NPQ Evaluator
• NIMS 100 thru 400
• NREMT(State) Paramedic Certification.
• Certified Basic Emergency Manager
• NPQ Fire Officer IV

The selected candidate must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and successfully pass a Background Check and Drug Screening. Candidate must be willing to relocate and live inside Dawson County or within 10 miles.
To apply, please go to our website at www.dawsoncountyga.gov and apply online. Paper applications are also available online or may be picked up in the Human Resources Department. Paper applications may be mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM; or emailed to DCemployment@dawsoncountyga.gov. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,589.00 per year

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