Status: Full time with benefits, Salary
Essex County Emergency Services is seeking a highly motivated professional individual to fill a full-time Assistant Chief position. This position performs operational and/or administrative management in the Department of Emergency Services. The Assistant Chief of Emergency Services is responsible for assisting in performing and managing day to day operations and/or administrative services for the County’s Emergency Services Department. The Assistant Chief of Emergency Services is directly responsible for implementation of specific Emergency Services Programs and operations for ES staff. The Assistant Chief of Emergency Services is required to exercise good judgment and supervision of emergency medical services and responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.
Education and Experience:
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Associate Degree or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, supplemented by over 7 years of progressively responsible experience as a firefighter, paramedic and supervisor, or other closely related discipline. Previous leadership experience preferred.
Licenses or Certificates:
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Current certification in Paramedic Advanced Life Support (ALS).
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Firefighter Il certification.
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Hazardous Materials Operations Certification.
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Certification in ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, EVOC – Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, PALS- Pediatric Advance Life Support and PHTLS – Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support.
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Current Education Coordinator Certification
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Current CPR Instructor card.
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Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia along with a good driving record.
Other Requirements:
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Must pass a criminal background investigation, drug test, and health exam.
For more information, please contact the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services Mitchell Packett, at (804) 761-8334. To be considered, a completed Essex County employment application with the following attachments must be submitted: copies of training certifications, current DMV Driver History Report, and resume. An application may be obtained below. Completed applications should be submitted to the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services, P. O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, VA 22560 or mpackett [at] essexva.gov (mpackett[at]essexva[dot]gov). Hiring salary based upon qualifications and experience.
Job Closing Date: December 5, 2025 - 4:30pm
Interviews: December 16, 2025 – Subject to change
Essex County is an equal opportunity employer.