Listing Summary

Butts County is seeking to fill the position of full time Fire Chief.  This is a leadership position that requires highly technical, supervisory, and administrative engagement of all activities of the Fire Department.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Reporting to the County Manager, the Fire Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all programs, operations, and activities of the Fire Department/EMA Department;

Oversees staffing and personnel; Conducts recruitment, hiring, promotions, employee performance, and disciplinary matters for assigned employees; Plans for the future of the Department; develops strategy for service delivery, forecasts budget, and plans for training needs; Assesses overall Department operations including budget compliance, performance of service delivery, response times, and incident outcomes; Conducts public relations activities and engages community partners; Maintain awareness of community culture, state, and national fire service developments, local political environment, EMA trends, and challenges.

 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

 

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or a combination of education, experience and skills that meet the prerequisites of the position supplemented by ten (10) years previous experience and/or training that includes management of a Fire/EMS department, progressively responsible fire administration, fire company management, firefighting, fire truck/equipment operation, hazardous materials incident response, emergency medical services, fire investigation, budget administration, and management. Must be willing to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Certified Fire Fighter certification.

 

Employment is contingent upon a criminal background check and drug screening. Applications may be completed online at www.buttscountyga.com

 

Open until filled.