Senior Fire & EMS Operations Leader

Fayette County Administration; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Administration in Kentucky seeks a high-level leader to direct the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services, overseeing daily operations and coordinating with the Chief on administrative tasks. This full-time role requires strong oversight of personnel, budgeting, and emergency response coordination.

The position involves commanding on scene during fires and emergencies, guiding mutual aid responses, and supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Management, or related field.
• Three to five years of related experience expected to direct and coordinate work within the division/department.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the state (as applicable).
• Certification as a firefighter from the state authority.
• Certification as a Paramedic from the appropriate national/regional body and licensure as a paramedic.
• NFPA - NPQ System - Fire Officer 4.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, directs, and supervises subordinate staff; plans, schedules, and assigns personnel or equipment to ensure adequate staffing; reviews and conducts employee evaluations; counsels or disciplines personnel.
• Assumes command of operations at fire, emergency medical, and disaster scenes, and may serve as group/division leader in mutual aid responses.
• May perform the duties of the Fire Chief in their absence as assigned.
• Oversees development of the annual division budget; approves and monitors expenditures; prepares specifications for apparatus and equipment; conducts on-site factory inspections; represents division in bid process; coordinates apparatus repairs.
• Reviews division reports; prepares and assesses progress in divisional action plan; assists in long-range and strategic planning; reviews, verifies, and approves overtime and leave.
• Coordinates department risk management; monitors testing and evaluation of department apparatus; conducts worker's compensation investigations.
• Coordinates department infrastructure; coordinates engineering and construction for new facilities; coordinates facility repair and service; projects facility budget requirements.
• Provides information to the PIO, media and public; addresses community groups; promotes fire safety education; monitors trends to reduce accidents and injuries; represents the department at meetings.
• Coordinates mutual aid agreements with other organizations.
• Establishes communications, emergency plans, and ensures compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Job description

Fayette County Administration in Kentucky seeks a high-level leader to direct the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services, overseeing daily operations and coordinating with the Chief on administrative tasks. This full-time role requires strong oversight of personnel, budgeting, and emergency response coordination.

The position involves commanding on scene during fires and emergencies, guiding mutual aid responses, and supervising staff.