Emergency Management Leader: Disaster Response & Planning

City-of-South-Fulton; South Fulton (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South Fulton is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief- Emergency Management to plan and direct disaster response, preparedness training, and emergency plans for natural, war-related, or technology-related disasters. You will oversee all EMA functions and supervise staff, directing budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety, 10 years of experience, and preferably IAEM CEM certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety required.
• Ten years of experience in emergency management or public safety.
• CEM certification preferred by IAEM.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, testing, and improvement of disaster response plans.
• Oversee EMA operations and supervise division staff.
• Prepare budgets and manage budget expenditures.
• Coordinate with other agencies and commissions on disaster planning.
• Lead emergency drills and training programs.
• Develop and implement a disaster mitigation and recovery framework.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Emergency management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety

CEM certification (preferred)

Job description

City of South Fulton is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief- Emergency Management to plan and direct disaster response, preparedness training, and emergency plans for natural, war-related, or technology-related disasters. You will oversee all EMA functions and supervise staff, directing budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety, 10 years of experience, and preferably IAEM CEM certification.