Fire Rescue System Chief

Fauquier County Government; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Virginia Retirement System pension (2x

Wellness Center access

Paid personal leave

Job summary

Fauquier County Government in Warrenton, VA seeks an experienced leader for the position of Fire Rescue System Chief. The role reports to County Administration and acts as CEO and Fire Official, building relationships with career and volunteer structures, officials, employees, and the public.

The Chief directs Operations and Administration, guiding policy development, staffing, training, budgeting, and a wide range of emergency prevention and response activities to improve fire and EMS services

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in public safety or emergency services.
• Experience managing large, complex organizations.
• Strong policy development and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations and Administration divisions of the Fire Rescue System.
• Develop and implement system-wide policies and procedures.
• Oversee staffing, training, budgeting, and interagency coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Public administration

Emergency management

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration

Job description

Fauquier County, Virginia is seeking an experienced leader for the position of Fire Rescue System Chief. Reporting to County Administration, this position serves as Chief Executive Officer and Fire Official in the Fauquier County Fire Rescue System. Ideal candidate must have the ability to develop and maintain relationships within the career and volunteer System structure, interact with County Officials and employees, as well as the general public.

This position directs and coordinates the work of the two major divisions of the System, Operations and Administration, to include policy development, review, and implementation in addition to staffing, training, budgeting and all other administrative matters for a variety of emergency prevention; fire and injury prevention measures; pre-hospital emergency medical, fire, and rescue emergencies for the development and improvement of services.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and retirement package to include but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage,
• Annual leave, sick leave, and 2 personal days accrued each fiscal year,
• Virginia Retirement System pension plan & a life insurance policy 2X annual salary,
• Free health care through our Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center...and so much more!