Listing Summary

EMA Director (Part-Time)

Job Summary: This position is responsible for developing and directing the County’s emergency preparedness and response.

Major Duties:  develops, maintains, and reviews emergency plans for the county including plans for school safety, restoration of power, severe weather, local emergency operations plans and hazard mitigation plans; prepares reports  on county emergency management; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; oversees training exercises  for emergency preparedness;  coordinates county response to emergencies; coordinates activities with State and Federal resources;  supervises search and rescue squad operations; develops mutual aid agreements with neighboring counties; develops and monitors department budget; oversees maintenance and usage of early warning system;  Conducts education outreach events to area residents and schools;  attends regular continuing education trainings; performs related duties.

Knowledge required: Local, state and federal laws; emergency response policies and procedures; emergency preparedness standards and practices; budgetary and financial management practices; computers and job-related software.

Skills required: Analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions; preparation of clear and precise administrative reports; oral and written communications; interpersonal relations.

Minimum Qualifications:  Associates degree required; more than five years of related experience; possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s  license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicles or equipment operated; completion of Certified Emergency Manager from State of Georgia within two years.

Applications may be obtained from the Telfair County Board of Commissioners, 91 Telfair Ave., Suite A, McRae-Helena, GA 31055.  Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Email requests for an application may be sent to: telfairco@gmail.com or tcacctg@gmail.com .  Applications must be returned (by mail or hand-delivered) to the aforementioned address.

The deadline for completed applications is Friday, February 28, 2025, 3:00 PM.  Résumés with work history, experience and/or education, may be attached to applications, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Telfair County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Services Provider