Listing Summary

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Division Chief of EMS/Administration
Department: Dawson County Emergency Services
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary:  $77,780.00 Annually DOQ
Status: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED

Job Summary:
This position manages, coordinates and monitors administrative functions for the department as well as work involving Emergency Medical Services. The Division Chief of EMS/Administration formulates policies, programs and procedures for EMS Operations; manages all EMS licensing, oversees the SOEMS learning management system, performs CQI of patient care reports, equipment supplies, storage, and billing and serves as liaison for the department’s Medical Director, ePCR company and counties EMS billing company.  This employee displays knowledge of the operation of various types of apparatus, tools, equipment and software used within the department. The employee must attend training and maintain the necessary hours to satisfy the department and state training requirements in Fire, EMA, and EMS, shall be responsible for keeping physically fit, and shall perform other related duties.

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 (Within two years)
• EMS Instructor
• NPQ Fire Officer IV (Within one year)

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.

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.