Emergency Services Director

Job description

Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to plan for, respond to, and help recover the area from all natural and man-made disasters. This position is responsible for management of Oconee County Fire/ Rescue & Emergency Management Divisions. Coordinate with the Fixed Nuclear Facility, provide support for during and after a disaster, and manage the off-site response for relicensing and FEMA evaluations in case of evacuations. Director of emergency services in Oconee County as it relates to Fire/ Rescue & Emergency Management. Works with fire & rescue squads to establish policies and procedures, and works with the squads on recruitment and retention. Establishes training standards for fire & rescue volunteers and coordinates large scale incidents. Manages rescues efforts in the recovery of lost hikers and boaters in the county. Manage large scale EOC activations during disasters & coordinate special teams and committees. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 20. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the County Administrator, other County department heads and employees, subordinates, other public safety / emergency response agencies, law enforce...