NOW HIRING: Emergency Management Agency Director

Jun 2
2 min read

Lewis County Government is seeking an individual to fill the full-time position of Emergency Management Agency Director in order to lead emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts while working with local, state, federal, and volunteer partners to protect the lives and property of Lewis County residents.

The minimum starting salary will be $41,000, with a higher salary being negotiable based on an individual’s education, experience, and qualifications. Benefits include optional health, vision and dental insurance; the TCRS state retirement plan; an employer-paid $15,000 life insurance policy; sick leave; vacation pay; comp time; and 17 paid holidays a year.

TEMA has a list of required local EMA trainings, which can be found here. These include qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and minimum training requirements for the position. These TEMA requirements also go along with the qualifications below.

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma required, Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or a related field is preferred.
Experience in emergency management, public safety, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, military service, government administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
Experience with FEMA, TEMA, Homeland Security, or EMA programs is preferred.
Ability to coordinate emergency response activities with local, state, and federal agencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before public groups, government officials, and community organizations.
Working knowledge of emergency preparedness, disaster response, recovery operations, and incident management principles.
Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, manage budgets, and administer grant funds.
Ability to obtain and maintain required state/federal emergency management certifications.
Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, email systems, and EMA technology.
Must be available to respond to emergencies, disasters, and other incidents outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and any other pre-employment requirements established by Lewis County Government.

Applications are available online at the bottom of the post, or at the Human Resources Office, located in Room 202 of the Courthouse at 110 North Park Street in Hohenwald, TN 38462.

In order to be considered for this position, an individual must submit their Application and a Resume to the Human Resource Office by 1:00PM on Friday, June 12, 2026, or via email to coo@lewiscountytn.gov. Applications not accompanied by a resume will not be accepted.

For more information, please contact the Human Resource Office at (931) 796-3378, ext. 2052.

Lewis County Government is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, or ethnic background in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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