South Walton Fire District Seeking 911 Communications Director

The SWFD Communications Division Director will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to manage/coordinate the Fire District’s Communications Division including the planning/development of goals, policies, procedures, progressive leadership and supervision of the 911 Communications Center staff, and excellent customer service skills. A successful candidate will demonstrate the experience and ability to lead and supervise with strong personal traits of teambuilding and coaching skills.

The preferred qualifications will consist of:
• Florida Public Safety Telecommunicator certification
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification
• Emergency Fire Dispatcher certification
• Quality Assurance certification

A combination of education and progressive supervisory experience may be considered.

The SWFD offers an excellent benefits and compensation package, including health/dental coverage and retirement options. This position’s salary is $40,000 – 45,000 (DOE). Please email your resume to career@swfd.org.

Applications and related position information are available at www.swfd.org under employment tab. Deadline for application submissions is 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014.