NOTICE: seeking Fire Chief/ EMA Director (Twiggs County, GA)
Under the administrative direction of the County Administrator, the Fire Chief / EMA Director is responsible for the overall direction of the Twiggs County Fire Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management/supervision, developing policies and procedures, developing fiscal and capital budgets, representing the department at public functions, responding to emergencies, performing inspections, providing training, and performing additional tasks as assigned. The incumbent will also coordinate day-to-day emergency management activities with local government officials and department heads and serve as a liaison between Twiggs County and agencies such as GEMA and FEMA. Flexibility to work non-traditional working hours may be required.
Work is performed standing, stooping, sitting, bending, walking, crouching, lifting and often moving objects weighing more than 50 pounds. The incumbent may be required to work in environments of inclement weather, dirt, noise, grease, and machinery with moving parts. This position is designated as an emergency position that may require attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. This position requires regular attendance and availability on a 24/7 basis, including holidays. Must be capable of multitasking while under heavy stress.
A degree in public administration, fire science, business administration or a closely related field with five years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job is desired. A minimum of five (5) years’ extensive experience in firefighting work of a progressively responsible nature, at least 5 years at a Chief Officer level or equivalent, NFPA 1021 NPQ Fire Officer 4 or equivalent, Georgia EMT or higher certification and accredited classes on Incident Command Systems is desired. Possession of a valid Georgia Driver’s License Class F is required.
If not currently certified, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Firefighter Certification as specified by Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training as well as NIMS 100,200,300,400,700,800. The incumbent must also meet the minimum state qualifications to serve as the Emergency Management Director
NATURE AND SCOPE
The incumbent is responsible for the management and administration of the Fire Department and the County’s Emergency Management Agency. The position serves as a Department Head and reports directly to the County Administrator. The incumbent will indirectly coordinate with local governing authorities, elected officials, local, state, and federal agencies.
Twiggs County Fire Department is an ISO Class 6 organization providing fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency first response. Serving a population of 8,000+, the department is staffed by a combination of volunteer and paid personnel. The department operates 5-strategically placed stations within the County.
Email your resume to: tsolomon@twiggscounty.us
Or mail resume to:
Human Resources
Attn: Termila Solomon
Twiggs County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 202
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
