Fire Chief

Morgan County is seeking to fill the position of Fire Chief. The Morgan County Fire Department is a combination department, whereby there are currently 6 full-time paid firefighters (including the Fire Chief) and 125 volunteers operating 14 fire stations. The Fire Chief will have line authority over all volunteer and full-time fire personnel.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of a wide and progressively responsible nature in the fire services, including considerable supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of fire administration, including organization, staffing, financing, equipment management/maintenance and records/reports are required in addition to ability to maintain discipline, analyze the effectiveness of a firefighting organization, and institute improvements. Candidates must possess First Responder Certification and State Firefighter Certification and must also possess (and maintain) a valid Georgia Driver’s License (at the time of hire).

The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $65,000 per year (depending on qualifications).

Any/all interested persons should submit resume, cover letter, and application (available online) by September 20, 2010 to the Morgan County Board of Commissioners, 150 E. Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650. For further information, please call or e-mail Michael Lamar, County Manager, at (706) 342-0725.