DEFIANCE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

· Defiance County Engineer/Highway Garage – CHAMP I

· Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director

County Application for employment

Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director

The Board of Commissioners of Defiance County, Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Defiance County Emergency Management Agency Director. This position is a full-time position, Monday – Friday with on-call responsibilities. Full-time employees are entitled to paid holidays, eligible for County health insurance, and earn vacation time. All County employees are participants in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

The primary objective of this position, under the general direction of the Board of County Commissioners, and direct supervision of the County Administrator, is to build local capabilities and direct preparedness, prevention, response recovery and mitigation activities with state, regional and local partners for the occurrence of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters.

Applicants must have experience in administration and management of programs and travel as needed for required training, certifications, and mandatory meetings. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have excellent public relations and customer service skills. Must be able to multi-task and stay calm during times of high stress. Must have possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Application forms are available at the Commissioners’ Office, 25600 Elliott Road, Defiance, OH from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and at www.defiance-county.com. Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. Submit completed application and resume to:

Sherry Carnahan

c/o Defiance County Commissioners

P.O. Box 8

25600 Elliott Road

Defiance, OH 43512

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Defiance County Engineer/Highway Garage – CHAMP I

POSITION TITLE: County Highway and Maintenance Person I (CHAMP I)

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Classified (Bargaining Unit)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

JOB OBJECTIVES: Under the general supervision of the Operations Deputy or Assistant, perform labor tasks for the maintenance, construction and repair of county roads, bridges and culverts using hand tools to heavy equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent

An acceptable driving record with ability to obtain a State of Ohio Class A CDL.

Relevant experience in general roadway maintenance and/or experience in the operation of medium to heavy duty trucks is a plus.

Overtime may be required and is a condition of continued employment.

A telephone for call out is required.

Pre-Employment drug screen required.

Applications available at the Engineer’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm,

or on our website http://defiance-county.com/engineer/.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Please send application and resume to:

Defiance County Engineer’s Office

510 Court Street, Suite 201

Defiance, OH 43512

Or emailed to engineer@defiancecounty.oh.gov.

No telephone inquiries please.

An Equal Opportunity Employer