Emergency Management Lead - Fire & Disaster Response

City Of South Fulton; South Fulton (GA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of South Fulton seeks an Assistant Fire Chief—Emergency Mgmt to plan and direct disaster response and crisis management activities, provide preparedness training, and develop emergency plans for natural, war-related, terror-related, or technological disasters.

The role oversees all technical and administrative functions of EMA; a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience are required, with IAEM CEM certification preferred. Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management or public safety.
• Ten years of experience in emergency management or related field.
• IAEM certification (CEM) preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct development, testing, and ongoing improvement of disaster response plans.
• Plan, organize, and supervise EMA activities and budget requests.
• Coordinate with agencies and officials on disaster and emergency planning.
• Lead emergency drills and community engagement efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Emergency management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or public safety

Job description

City Of South Fulton seeks an Assistant Fire Chief—Emergency Mgmt to plan and direct disaster response and crisis management activities, provide preparedness training, and develop emergency plans for natural, war-related, terror-related, or technological disasters.

The role oversees all technical and administrative functions of EMA; a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience are required, with IAEM CEM certification preferred. Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential.