Emergency Services Director

Salary : $85,954.00 - $94,549.00 Annually
Location : 1403 West Blvd, Laurinburg, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01015
Department: EMS
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description


We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to enhance the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

Examples of Duties

• Directs the activities of Emergency Management Services (EMS) Department and County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Responds to and assumes command of major emergency preparation and response, mitigation and cleanup operations, coordinating activities of various responding agencies and ensuring availability of necessary equipment and manpower.
• Develops and implements short range and long range goals that are obtainable, measurable and meet departmental needs. Anticipates and/or identifies departmental concerns and implements solutions using proactive and inclusive approaches. Administers different projects simultaneously and completes successfully.
• Prepares and presents a realistic budget to the county manager. Provides attentive financial oversight to the departmental budget(s). Utilizes fiscal resources appropriately.
• Hires, trains, and tracks required staff certifications. Provides and documents ongoing and consistent guidance to staff. Completes evaluations, documenting performance and addresses personal conduct and work performance concerns.
• Promotes safety of employees and reports maintenance needs timely. Incorporates safety into employees communications and ensures all employees receive annual OSHA training.
• Reports accurate information to the appropriate federal, local, and state officials in a timely manner that may be considered a department safety concern, serious risk, personnel concern, financial concern.
• Plans, develops and oversees implementation of County-wide plans for responses to natural or person made disasters. Coordinates capabilities and responsibilities of emergency communications, emergency medical services and other emergency services.
• Assists organizations such as hospitals, industries, schools and special needs facilities in coordinating with emergency response agencies and developing individualized emergency response plans.
• Maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) submitting to state and federal agencies, training local agencies.
• Develops and implements education programs to inform the public of proper response to emergency situations and services of County emergency management programs.
• Serves as a Medical Examiner.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences, or related field, and five years of emergency services management experience and emergency operation experience including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements :

• A valid North Carolina driver's license
• Paramedic certification
• Incident Command System (ICS) Courses 100, 200
• National Incident Management (NIMS) Courses 700, 800

Preferred:

• NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Level II North Carolina Emergency Management certification
• Possession of North Carolina EMS Instructor Level II certification
• Incident Command System (ICS) Courses 300, 400
• Emergency Vehicle Driver certification

Supplemental Information
Background records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.

Resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.


Diplomas and degrees must be received from accredited institutions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant
Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.


Health
We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $5000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.


Dental
Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.


Voluntary Plans
Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.


Life Insurance
The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.


Retirement
Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%).


401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.


Longevity Pay
The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.
01


Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degreee

02


Please select the following trainings and certifications you have completed.

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Paramedic Certification
• Incident Command System (ICS) Courses 100 and 200
• National Incident Management (NIMS) Courses 700 and 800
• NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Level II
• North Carolina EMS Instructor Level II
• Incident Command System (ICS) Courses 300 and 400
• Emergency Vehicle Certification

03


Please indicate years of experience in emergency medical services and/or emergency management.

• Less than 5 years
• 3 years to 5 years
• 6 years to 8 years
• Over 9 years

04


How many years of experience do you have supervising others including EMS supervisory experience?

• Less than one year
• 2 years to 4 years
• 5 years to 7 yearss
• over 7 years

Required Question