Fire Operations Coordinator

Rutherford-County-Government; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Pension

Life insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rutherford County Government in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Fire Operations Coordinator to keep Fire administration accurate, timely, and audit-ready. You will coordinate office workflows, support bookkeeping and purchasing documentation, and maintain records across schedules, correspondence, and operational files.

Daily tasks include tracking forms and reports, monitoring deadlines, and serving as a reliable point of contact to resolve issues quickly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration, bookkeeping, and records management.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality in a fire environment.
• Proficiency with common office software and accurate data entry/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office administration workflows and audit-ready records.
• Support bookkeeping and purchasing documentation.
• Maintain records management standards across schedules, correspondence and files.
• Track forms and reports, monitor deadlines, and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Office administration

Bookkeeping

Records management

Attention to detail

Data entry

Tools

Office software suites

Job description

Annual Salary

Annual Salary - $63,913 - $68,590

Core Role

As Fire Operations Coordinator, you provide strategic impact by keeping Fire administration accurate, timely, and audit-ready—so operational leaders can drive outcomes with reliable information. You’ll coordinate office administration workflows, support bookkeeping and purchasing documentation, and maintain records management standards across schedules, correspondence, and operational files. You’ll also track key forms and reports, monitor deadlines, and serve as a steady point of contact to resolve issues quickly and professionally.

Required qualifications/skills

• - Demonstrated experience in office administration, bookkeeping, and records management
• - Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgment in a Fire environment
• - Proficiency with common office systems and accurate data entry/reporting

Total Rewards

Rutherford County Government offers a competitive total compensation package that supports long-term stability and well-being, including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• TCRS Pension (Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• an Employee Assistance Program

How Your Day Flows

Your day starts onsite in Murfreesboro, aligning priorities with Fire leadership and scanning for time-sensitive updates. You move between focused desk work and quick coordination—reviewing numbers, organizing documentation, and keeping records current so information is easy to retrieve when questions arise. Midday, you troubleshoot a process snag with a customer-focused mindset, then reset files and trackers for clean month-end visibility. The schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends as needed to support Fire operations.

Our Commitments

• To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.
• To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.
• To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.
• To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.
• To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behaviour in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.