Deputy Fire/EMA Chief

PIERCE CO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS•Blackshear, GA

8d•$37,960 - $60,697•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of administration, operational, and supervisory work in organizing, directing, and implementing firefighter training, fire education and prevention, suppression and command operations, and emergency medical responses to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property.

Requirements

Must have the ability to perform the basic operations of this position which includes, but is not limited to, sit, stand, walk, run, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate hand and power tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell.
Must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life or move up to 130 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
High school diploma/GED required
A minimum of five years of experience in the fire service
A minimum of three years of experience as a Lieutenant or higher in a comparable fire organization
Certified as a State of Georgia Firefighter I with Hazmat Awareness and Operations or obtained within one year of hire date
Possession of valid Class E or F Georgia Driver’s License or higher is required
Employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and a background investigation
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in procedure and policy
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with county employees, partnering agencies and the public
Knowledge of computers, office equipment and reporting systems
Must be able to respond to emergency incidents during the week with weekends rotation for days off
Must be available to travel within the county and out of the area, including overnight travel, as necessary

Nice To Haves

Experience of 10 years in the fire service
Experience of 5 years as a Company Officer
Experience working with volunteer fire service professionals
Certified Georgia Fire Instructor I or Structural Fire Control
Possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License or a non-commercial Class E or F

Responsibilities

Acts as the Fire Chief/EMA Director in the absence of the Fire Chief/EMA Director, as assigned
Supervises part-time and volunteer firefighters in their assigned duties
Ensures emergency and non-emergency calls are handled promptly and properly by paid-on-call firefighters and in accordance with established guidelines and standard operating procedures
Directs, leads, evaluates and participates in fire department and EMA incidents to include Fire Department and EMA training events and exercises
Responds to dispatched emergency incidents, assumes command in the absence of the Fire Chief/EMA Director
Reviews, evaluates, and implements policies and procedures for equipment purchases and inventory, use, maintenance, and upkeep
Carries out duties and responsibilities in conformance with federal, state, and local laws
Assists with implementation of Department and Pierce County Policies and Procedures in order to meet Fire Department and Pierce County goals
Under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief/EMA Director directs the operation of the Fire Departmental day-to-day activities
Documents public complaints and firefighter grievances, maintains discipline and conduct, and general behavior of part time and volunteer personnel in accordance with Pierce County personnel policies
Prepares and submits reports, forms, records, and logs for documentation, as directed by the Fire Chief/EMA Director regarding the Department’s activities
Attends required training, conferences, and meetings to keep abreast on current events and trends in the field of service
Represents Pierce County Fire Department and Pierce County EMA in a variety of local, regional, state, and federal meetings
Perform the duties of command as needed and fulfill obligations during duty periods and after hours
Ensures operational readiness and cleanliness of 8 district stations to include emergency vehicles, equipment, radios, computers and additional inventory
Perform other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief//EMA Director or designee