Chief Deputy Emergency Services

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Williamson County in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Chief Deputy Emergency Services to assist the Chief in directing Emergency Communications, Emergency Management, EMS, and Fire Marshal operations. You will oversee staff, budgets, and strategic initiatives to ensure 24/7 readiness and effective incident response.

Reporting to the Chief, you will lead leadership development, supervise hiring and performance, coordinate with County officials, and represent the department on boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to Emergency Services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of eight years (8) of experience in Public Safety, military, or directly related field at a supervisory level
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the Emergency Services leadership development program
• Plans, prepares, and manages the Emergency Services budget line, and assists with review, development, and execution of divisional budget requests
• Assists the Chief in crisis response and emergency management efforts; may support media inquiries and public communications during emergencies
• Supports the Chief in communications and presentations to the Commissioner’s Court and County Judge, as needed
• Monitors staffing levels and engages in recruiting and retention initiatives to ensure 24/7 operational readiness across emergency functions
• Assists the Chief with long-term planning, program management, and strategic direction for Emergency Services within the County’s jurisdiction
• Oversees policy implementation, maintenance, and compliance with established performance standards
• Assists divisions with strategic planning to ensure alignment with the County’s overall strategic goals
• Oversees logistical operations for Emergency Services related to facility and fleet management
• Represents Emergency Services, the County, and/or the region on boards, committees, and working groups as assigned by the Chief
• Performs interim leadership duties in the absence of the Chief to ensure operational continuity; may be required to respond to emergencies or disasters during such periods
• Serves as the department’s chief of staff, ensuring administrative, planning, and support functions operate effectively and meet established standards

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Chief Deputy Emergency Services in Georgetown: 911 Tracy Chambers Ln, TX

Funds for this position will be available starting 10/9/2026.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Emergency Services, responsible for assisting with direction and oversight of assigned program areas, including all strategic, programmatic, and administrative functions for the Emergency Communications, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Marshal Special Operations divisions within Emergency Services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Manages day-to-day operations and staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and dismissals, ensuring activities align with strategic plans and organizational objectives
• Identifies and creates opportunities for improved performance, professional development, and staff learning, while also addressing any identified operational issues, conflicts, or barriers
• Directs and manages the Emergency Services leadership development program
• Plans, prepares, and manages the Emergency Services budget line, and assists with review, development, and execution of divisional budget requests
• Assists the Chief in crisis response and emergency management efforts; may support media inquiries and public communications during emergencies
• Supports the Chief in communications and presentations to the Commissioner’s Court and County Judge, as needed
• Monitors staffing levels and engages in recruiting and retention initiatives to ensure 24/7 operational readiness across emergency functions
• Assists the Chief with long-term planning, program management, and strategic direction for Emergency Services within the County’s jurisdiction
• Oversees policy implementation, maintenance, and compliance with established performance standards
• Assists divisions with strategic planning to ensure alignment with the County’s overall strategic goals
• Oversees logistical operations for Emergency Services related to facility and fleet management
• Represents Emergency Services, the County, and/or the region on boards, committees, and working groups as assigned by the Chief
• Performs interim leadership duties in the absence of the Chief to ensure operational continuity; may be required to respond to emergencies or disasters during such periods
• Serves as the department’s chief of staff, ensuring administrative, planning, and support functions operate effectively and meet established standards

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Chief Emergency Services
• Direct Reports – Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to physically access and traverse emergency scenes and situations
• Must be able to handle extreme stress in crisis situations and lead from the front
• Sit, talk and hear; use of extremities to handle, reach and/or operate basic office equipment, objects, tools or controls
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• May work in inclement weather, including extreme heat and cold
• Work outside the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will be required to meet deadlines and accuracy requirements and as needed under emergency situations in the county or region
• Essential Personnel for emergency situations which require reporting for, during, and in dangerous conditions and/or severe weather such as ice storms, windstorms, etc., or to hazardous response scenes

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to one or more of the functional areas within Emergency Services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of eight years (8) of experience in Public Safety, military, or directly related field at a supervisory level
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment:

• Valid driver’s license
• Criminal Justice Information System Clearance

Required within one (1) year of employment:

• Incident Command Systems 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in related field
• Ten (10) years of supervisory or management experience

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: NoPsychological exam: No

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone [phone] or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-timeemployees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life;short- term disabilityand long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-timeemployees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.