The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners seeks to fill the position of a Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Coordinator.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Recruit individuals for volunteer firefighters by working with local organizations and school system
• Put in place programs to retain firefighters
• Coordinate initial and ongoing training opportunities for new and existing firefighters
• Researches and writes grants for additional funding for fire department; complete additional paperwork needed to maintain grant
• Recommends policy and procedure changes to improve department efficiency
• Plans for disaster drills and county emergencies
• Coordinate as needed with FEMA and GEMA for needed resources and services
• Other duties listed in complete job description

Minimum Training and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, emergency services, fire prevention and suppression, or a related field along with five years of responsible experience in fire suppression. Or any equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience which provides the requisite skills, knowledge, and abilities of the position.
• Possess a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s license needed to operate vehicle or equipment being operated
• Maintain all needed fire and emergency management certifications

Applications can be found on the county website at https://wilkinsoncounty.net or picked up in the Board of Commissioners’ office located on the 2^nd floor of the courthouse; and will be accepted through December 29, 2023 or until position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Tracy Strange, County Manager at 478-946-2236 or tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.