Emergency Services - Fire Lieutenant (Internal Only)

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Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Friday, October 1, 2021 - 5:00pm

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  Fire Lieutenant
Department:  Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services
Salary:  $47,755.68 - $54,913.44 Annually
Status:  Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM OCTOBER 1, 2021

Job Summary:
​The purpose of this classification is to supervise a shift of paid and volunteer staff that is assigned to a station. To respond to emergency calls, providing supervision for emergency responses, assure appropriate documentation is completed for the efficient operation of the company, to provide training and other assigned duties. Starting hourly rate is $19.64 if paramedic; $17.08 if not paramedic.

Job Requirements:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, possess a GED or high school diploma.  Must have a minimum of two (2) years full time experience with Dawson County OR four (4) years full time experience with another career department and/or Dawson County.  Georgia State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-I or EMT-A), or Paramedic (preferred).  NPQ FF II, NPQ Fire Apparatus Operator, NPQ Fire Apparatus Ladder (preferred), Fire Officer I and Fire Instructor I.  NIMS 100, 200; NPQ Evaluator; Basic Certified Emergency Manager (preferred).  Not currently on probation or work improvement plan.  No suspension greater than 72 hours within one year of written test date.  Valid Georgia Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), along with the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issue by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.  Applicant must be able to pass a Physical Agility Test along with Background Check and Drug Screen.

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To apply for a position with Dawson County, please complete and submit the application below. If you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration office, or you may print a Dawson County Employment Application here.  Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncounty.org; faxed to 706-531-2769; or mailed or dropped off in person to Dawson County Government, Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.