Morgan County Board of Commissioners
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 2 part-time and 5 fulltime 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/part-time fire personnel.
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 @ www.morganga.org) by February 3, 2012 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.