Senior Fire & EMS Operations Executive

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services in Fayetteville, GA is seeking a senior-level administrator to direct operations and support the Fire Chief in administrative duties. The role focuses on staffing, budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning to ensure safe and effective emergency response.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Public Administration or related field, 3–5 years of leadership experience, and relevant firefighter/paramedic credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Management, or related field.
• Three to five years of related experience directing and coordinating division work.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and relevant certifications (firefighter, paramedic).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, directs, and supervises staff; plans, schedules, and assigns personnel and equipment.
• Commands operations at fire, EMS, and disaster scenes as needed.
• Oversees division budgeting; monitors expenditures and specifications for equipment.
• Handles risk management; ensures fit-for-duty exams and workers’ compensation investigations.
• Coordinates facilities construction and repairs; plans long-range division strategy.
• Provides information to PIO and public; promotes fire safety education.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Emergency management

Public administration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Management

Job description

Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services in Fayetteville, GA is seeking a senior-level administrator to direct operations and support the Fire Chief in administrative duties. The role focuses on staffing, budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning to ensure safe and effective emergency response.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Public Administration or related field, 3–5 years of leadership experience, and relevant firefighter/paramedic credentials.