Assistant Fire Chief-Emergency Mgmt

City of South Fulton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Fulton seeks a senior leader to plan and direct disaster response and crisis management activities, provide preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans for a range of disasters. The role oversees all technical and administrative functions of the EMA and requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety, and have ten years of experience, with IAEM CEM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team of emergency personnel.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Clear and concise communication with staff, emergency services workers, and officials.
• Strong problem solving and quick decision making in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, testing, and ongoing improvement of a disaster response/crisis management plan.
• Plan, organize, and supervise all EMA activities and budget responsibilities.
• Coordinate division functions with other agencies and advise on disaster planning and legislation.
• Lead emergency personnel and oversee training, drills, and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Oversee the Emergency Operations Center during incidents and manage large-scale events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Emergency operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety

IAEM CEM certification (preferred)

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This classification will plan and direct disaster response/crisis management activities, provide preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural, war-related, terror-related, or technological disasters. Responsibilities include overseeing all technical and administrative functions of EMA.

Essential Functions

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the development, periodic testing, and ongoing improvement of a disaster response/crisis management plan.
• Plan, organize, and either directly or indirectly supervises all activities of the EMA.
• Prepare equipment and operate budget requests and control the expenditures of budget appropriations.
• Develop long- and short-term goals and objectives for division staff.
• Coordinate division functions and activities with other agencies, board, and commissions relating to disaster and emergency planning.
• Develop and recommend legislation to the City Council pertaining to EMA.
• Assign and direct disaster control activities at the scene of disasters.
• Lead a team of emergency personnel.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance plan for emergency equipment.
• Develop a system of emergency response training.
• Supervise periodic emergency drills.
• Oversee the Emergency Operation of the city during incidents.
• Develop and maintain the disaster mitigation plan, debris removal plans, and any other plans needed.
• Research, apply, and manage any grants that may assist with the development or improvement of the city’s ability to mitigate, recover, and continue to operate before, during, and after an event.
• Oversee emergency operations at Wolf Creek in conjunction with Police.
• Improve community engagement and awareness.
• Responsible for community risk assessment and planning for the fire department.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree is required in emergency management or public safety.
• Ten (10) years of experience.
• Prefer certification in emergency management (CEM) by International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).

Minimum Qualifications And Standards Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead a team of emergency personnel.
• Ability to have strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels and backgrounds are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with employees, emergency services workers, and others is crucial, regular use of phone, mobile device (voice, text) for communication.
• Ability to possess problem solving abilities.
• Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.Ability to manage large scale/multi-scene incidents.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected, and appointed officials.
• Ability to train and direct staff in administrative functions, programs, and office technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities in highly stressful situations.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and decisively, often with limited information.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position roughly 30% of the time.
• Ability to move about company premises (to attend/conduct meetings, conduct physical inspections, supervise evacuation drills, etc.).
• Ability to use a computer while sitting for extended periods is common.
• Ability to be able to position self to maintain equipment, including under tables and desks.

Physical Requirements

• This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work. Heavy lifting (70+ lbs.) may be required in some emergency situations. Good manual dexterity is required to use common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, calculators, copiers, scanners). Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents. The work is typically performed in an office environment. Some work may be performed at the fire station or at fire scenes. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, smoke, fumes, and hazardous situations and materials that require the use of protective equipment.