Director of Public Safety

Director of Public Safety – Smyth County, Virginia

Under the general direction of the County Administrator, the Director of Public Safety (DPS) performs complex administrative work in developing, directing and implementing a comprehensive Public Safety program for the County as well as acting as an incident commander and emergency operations group chief as needed.

The Director of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the EMS operations of the Emergency Management and Smyth Fire/EMS Departments and serves as a liaison between County staff and the County's fire, rescue and other emergency response organizations.

The DPS will serve as the County's coordinator of emergency management pursuant to § 44-146.19 of the Code of Virginia. General duties include responsibility for the overall operation of the department including day-to-day delivery of all services, planning and analysis of present and future needs and management of all departmental personnel, resources and facilities. Responsibilities include the supervision of all assigned employees, developing and managing the approved departmental budget and pro-actively responding to the needs of emergency response organizations, personnel, citizens and elected officials.

For a full list of job duties and requirements, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Human Resources Department job openings page.

SALARY: DOQ with full County benefits.

Please submit a County application to the Human Resources Office at 121 Bagley Circle, Suite 100, Marion, VA 24354 or email to cbise.

Applications available online at www.smythcounty.or
g under the Human Resources link or may be picked up at the County Administration Office.

Resumes will NOT be accepted as a substitute for completed County application.

Position is open until filled.