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Fayette County Administration is Hiring an Assistant Chief-Community Affairs Near Fayetteville, GA
Assistant Chief – Fire & EMS Community Affairs FIRE-EMS/24
Fire & EMS
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Emergency Management
Preparedness, and Logistics while assisting the Chief of Fire and Emergency Services in community-wide efforts
in education, prevention, and preservation of life in an all-hazards approach. The position responsibilities include
oversight of the Fire Marshal’s duties and is responsible for coordinating vehicle maintenance, equipment repair
and testing programs. This position is responsible for coordinating fire station maintenance and repairs and
assists with budget preparations and purchase order requisitions within the county software system. This position
may serve as the County EMA Director or County Fire Marshal or Logistics Officer.
MAJOR DUTIES
1. Reviews results of inspections conducted by Fire Inspectors; solves code compliance issues not resolved as
a result of inspections.
2. Oversees reporting to state and national agencies.
3. Provides information to the Public Information Officer.
4. May perform the duties of the Fire Chief in his or her absence as assigned.
5. Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
6. Assists in department budget preparation; provides accurate estimates.
7. Provides information to other county departments and outside agencies.
8. Responds to major Fire & EMS incidents.
9. Assists in coordinating the Citizens Fire Academy.
10. Oversees the maintenance and repair of fire apparatus, medic units and staff vehicles.
11. Oversees the purchase and maintenance of radios for the department which includes mobile radios and
portable radios along with accurate inventory of radios.
12. Assists with the written specifications for fire apparatus and medic units and attends pre-bids to answer
technical questions and onsite inspections.
13. Assists with budget preparation for fire and EMS supplies; provides accurate estimates; monitors
expenditures; applies cost saving techniques.
14. Schedules maintenance for departmental vehicles, equipment, and buildings.
15. Responds to emergency scenes to provide supervisory and command functions until relieved by a superior.
16. Inspects equipment and orders maintenance as needed; ensures that apparatus is properly equipped and
ready to respond to emergency situations.
17. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships and serves as departmental liaison.
18. Purchases firefighting equipment and safety supplies.
19. Develops maintenance schedules relating to the general repair of fire equipment.
20. Coordinates the distribution of uniforms (work and dress) and firefighting PPE and maintains database of PPE
according to NFPA.
21. Coordinates the yearly testing of SCBA.
22. Coordinates the repairs of firefighting equipment.
23. Functions as department information technology liaison; effects the repair and installation of computers and
other electronic equipment; advises on departmental needs related to technology and software purchases.
24. Performs special projects to assist the department with goals and objectives.
25. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
1. Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws, administrative rules, standards, guidelines, and
ordinances.
2. Knowledge of county government policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
4. Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
Division Chief – Community Affairs, Fire & EMS
5. Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
6. Knowledge of fleet and fire apparatus maintenance.
7. Knowledge of emergency response vehicle construction standards.
8. Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
9. Knowledge of the processes and procedures of software evaluation, testing, and purchasing.
10. Skill in coordinating the bid process for departmental purchases.
11. Skill in supervising and participating in the response to emergency scenes.
12. Skill in the operation of job-related vehicles, equipment, and tools.
13. Skill in planning, directing, and supervising the work of subordinate personnel.
14. Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of
time-sensitive deadlines.
15. Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications
and/or oral instructions.
16. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Fire Chief assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for
compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include NFPA standards, local ordinances, state laws, federal laws, fire codes, county policies and
procedures, and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and
interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
department equipment and personnel. Success in this position contributes to well-run department.
enforcement duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
inspection programs. Success in this position contributes to the safety and well-being of county residents.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers, representatives of state and federal agents, and members of the
general public and vendors, law enforcement personnel, elected and appointed officials, representatives of
other governments or agencies, educators, and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; provide services; motivate and
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
while dressed in work uniform or wearing PPE and could be carrying additional equipment. The employee
occasionally lifts light and heavy objects including medical patients, climbs ladders up to 100 feet in height,
and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
The employee may be exposed to fire, smoke, noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts,
contagious or infectious diseases or pathogens, irritating chemicals, and occasional hot, cold, or inclement
weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, and all protective
clothing associated with Fire and EMS operations.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position may have direct supervision over Captains & Lieutenants – Fire Marshal, Lieutenant –
Preparedness/ Logistics, Lieutenant – Inspections/Investigations, Logistics Officers, Quartermasters, and
Administrative Secretary (1).
Division Chief – Community Affairs, Fire & EMS
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
(MVR) in compliance with County Safety and Loss Control Guidelines. Completion of the State of Georgia
Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
within twelve (12) months of employment.
ADA COMPLIANCE
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
discuss accommodations.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect
the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in
the course of their work.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
- In accordance of Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered
employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the workplace or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
of work, in addition to possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the field of Fire
Science, EMS Technology, or other related course of study.
questions and resolve problems, and a minimum of ten years’ experience with a recognized career fire
department. Three years’ experience with Fayette County Fire & EMS. Years of experience can run
concurrently.
Certified Emergency Manager Advanced certification.
Job Summary
Full Time
05/13/2024
07/11/2024
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