Beautiful Clay and Quitman County accounts for roughly 5,000plus residents calling it home. The geographical area of the Counties covers approximately 412 square miles. Major cities include Fort Gaines and Georgetown.
Clay and Quitman County have an intergovernmental agreement for consolidating 911 through Lower Chattahoochee Regional E-911 (LCRE 911) and its 911 Authority Board. LCRE 911 seeks a dynamic and experienced E-911 Communications Director. This position will lead the E-911 Communications Center county-wide, which serves as the public safety answering point for all of Clay and Quitman. The ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for public service and safety, with sound knowledge of principles, regulations, and national best practices of E-911 operations• Proven success in planning, organizing, and managing the day-to-day functions of an emergency dispatch call center.• Strong operational knowledge of a 911 communications center with an ability to foster productive interpersonal communication with subordinates.• Experience preparing and/or reviewing operational and statistical reports; presenting proposals and recommendations regarding departmental services and needs.• The ability to work collaboratively with the Sheriff, Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs, public safety agencies, and other officials to solve problems and make recommendations; inform appropriate agencies and management personnel of E-911 situations and major incidents.• Experience building partnerships with other county, state and federal agencies and officials, and serving on community tasks forces.• Experience developing and implementing an operational budget, including establishing priorities for capital and material requirements; and monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.• Strong leadership who ethically influences human behavior to achieve organizational goals that serve the public while developing individuals, teams, and 911 communications for future service.• Leadership experience that includes staff motivation, change management, and continuous improvement.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in emergency communications, with three years of senior management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a director for a smaller organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, U.S. Citizen or Naturalized, must pass an extensive background check with criminal history acquired and pass a drug screening/physical.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must acquire and maintain the following license/certifications within 6 months of employment: GCIC and NCIC Certifications, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certification, Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification, Basic Communications Officer Training, Local Agency Security Officer (LASO), Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Applicant must not have any felony convictions or issues regarding multiple misdemeanors showing a pattern of disregard for law. LCRE is an equal opportunity employer and follows the EEOC guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,665.02 - $50,177.22 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
Experience:
- 911 Communications Management: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Gaines, GA 39851 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Gaines, GA 39851: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person