Description
The purpose of this position is to serve as a principal advisor to the Deputy Fire Marshal and Fire Marshal. This position provides strategic oversight in alignment with the long-term vision, regulatory compliance, and organizational priorities of Henry County Fire Rescue. This position is responsible for leading complex initiatives, developing policies, guiding organizational strategy, and representing the division at executive, intergovernmental, and community levels.
Examples of Duties
- Provides overall leadership and supervision to the division, ensuring proper delegation, scheduling, training, and performance evaluation; oversees the daily operations of fire prevention staff and ensures alignment with department objectives.
- Leads, directs, and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of long-term strategies and gals for the division; works in coordination with and provides strategic support to the Deputy Fire Marshal to prioritize and allocate resources for fire prevention initiatives.
- Ensures that fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and community safety events are carried out efficiently, meeting the necessary safety codes and regulatory standards; addresses any escalated issues, including enforcement actions and non-compliance concerns.
- Collaborates with other department divisions, local government agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure fire prevention goals are met and fire safety is prioritized within the community.
- Leads the development of training programs for all staff in the division; ensures personnel are kept up to date on new regulations, technologies, and best practices in fire prevention.
- Oversees the collection and analysis of fire prevention data, including inspection results, program effectiveness, and safety outcomes; prepares reports and recommendations to improve operations and identify emerging fire risks.
- Represents the division at community events, fire safety outreach programs, and public education campaigns; works to build strong relationships with local schools, businesses, and residents to enhance fire prevention awareness.
- Oversees the use of fire prevention equipment, vehicles, and other departmental resources; makes recommendations for budget planning, purchases, and upgrades to ensure the department operates effectively.
- Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures to ensure the divisions operations are consistent, effective, and compliant with applicable fire codes and regulations.
- Serves as a senior advisor for fire prevention during emergency response situations, providing guidance on safety protocols and coordinating prevention measures as necessary.
- Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Requires an associates degree, and five (5) years of experience with fire prevention programs, inspections, and public safety initiatives, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or related field and three (3) years of progressive leadership in fire prevention, inspections, investigations, or community risk reduction preferred.
Licenses Or Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain Fire Investigator certification, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, Youth Firesetter Manager, Fire Life Safety Educator certification, Fire Inspector I certification, and Plan Examiner certification. A-EMT certification preferred.
Special Requirements
Appointments are served at the pleasure of the Fire Chief.
Knowledge, Skill, Abilities / Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of handling complex enforcement or compliance issues.
- Knowledge of leading program implementation or operation improvements.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in driving, emergency and otherwise.
- Skill in administering first aid and CPR.
- Skill in dealing with emergencies and victims of trauma.
- Skill in performing general mechanical maintenance.
- Skill and dexterity in operating fire vehicles, apparatus, and life rescue equipment including ladders, hoses, pumps, and other assigned equipment.
- Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
- Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks require the ability to operate a variety of job-related emergency equipment, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (50-100 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, or crouching. Considerable physical activity is required in the lifting of light and heavy objects, Frequent climbing of ladders is required, as is the use of equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in highly stressful, dangerous outdoor situations, as well as inside burning buildings that expose the incumbent to hot, cold, or inclement weather, contagious and infectious diseases, dust, dirt and grease, chemicals, and noisy environments. Work requires the use of protective firefighting clothing and equipment, masks, and surgical gloves.
Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description. Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Annual Leave
Annual Leave (vacation) Is Earned As Follows
- 0 months - 4 years: 12 days per year
- 5 years - 9 years: 15 days per year
- 10 years - 14 years: 20 days per year
- 15 years - 9 years: 25 days per year
- 20 years and over: 30 days per year
Sick Leave is earned at the rate of one day per month for a total of 12 days per year.
Employees receive paid holidays as approved by the Board of Commissioners annually.
Insurance And Benefits
Insurance benefits are offered to full time employees working over 32 hours per week. New employees are eligible for insurance coverage on the first day of the month following one full month of employment. All insurance and benefits premiums will be payroll deducted.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Employees who qualify are eligible to receive a monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account to offset out-of-pocket eligible healthcare expenses. To qualify, employees must decline coverage under the HCBOC group medical insurance plan
and be covered on a spouse’s or parent’s plan, or a group medical insurance plan that meets ACA requirements for Minimum Essential Coverage.
Health Insurance
United Healthcare - 2 plans offered to choose from
Employees may purchase medical coverage for themselves, a spouse, and children up to age 26.
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental
Employees may purchase dental coverage for themselves, a spouse, and children up to age 26.
Vision Insurance
EyeMed
Employees may purchase vision coverage for themselves, a spouse, and children up to age 26.
Life Insurance
Henry County Government provides life insurance for each eligible employee in an amount equal to the employee’s one year's salary (up to a maximum amount as determined annually by Henry County). Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves, and also may purchase life insurance for a spouse, and children up to age 26.
Short Term Disability Insurance
Henry County Government employees may purchase Short Term Disability Insurance, which provides protection against loss of income during a period of disability. This coverage begins seven days after the onset of the disability.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Henry County provides Long Term Disability Insurance for each eligible employee at no cost to the employee. The benefit starts after the employee is out of work for 180 days and continues until the employee reaches Social Security normal retirement age.
Supplemental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance may be purchased and payroll deducted. These include:
- Additional Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Medical
- Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
Retirement
The Henry County employee's pension program is managed by the Association County Commissioner of Georgia (ACCG). Employees are required to contribute a percentage of their annual salary for the Defined Benefit Program. The required contribution percentages are based on the employee's classification (employees should contact Human Resources for complete details). ACCG manages an optional 457b Deferred Compensation Program for all eligible employees.
Provisions and rates are subject to change.
