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Emergency Management Director

Chippewa County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Chippewa Falls
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Chippewa County is accepting applications for the position of Emergency Management Director within the Sheriff’s Department – Emergency Management Division. The responsibilities of this position include supervise Emergency Management Division staff; to plan, develop, implement and administer Emergency Management, Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) programs, and administer Emergency Communications programs for Chippewa County in accordance with Wisconsin Statute – Chapter 323: Emergency Management; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$32.50
-
Salary Maximum
$36.11
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - County contributes only.
  • Medical Flex Spending (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Account
  • Vision Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability - County paid
  • Funeral Leave
  • Musculoskeletal Partner - Doctors of Physical Therapy
  • Near-Site Clinic - ReforMedicine
Number of Paid Holidays
10

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Driver's license
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No felony convictions
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • Supervisory/Management Experience
  • U.S. citizen
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18
Other Qualifications
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Obtain State of Wisconsin’s Emergency Management training and coursework within two (2) years of hire as required in the Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG) or obtain State of Wisconsin Certified Emergency Management (CEM) certification.
  • A cell phone and valid driver’s license are required.
  • Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Planning, Environmental Management, Public Administration, Public Safety or a related field required and two (2) years experience in emergency management, emergency services, law enforcement or public safety required -OR- Associate’s degree in Emergency Planning, Environmental Management, Public Administration, Public Safety or a related field required and six (6) years experience in emergency management, emergency services, law enforcement or public safety required.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Oral Interviews
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Kristy Ketterhagen
Application Contact Title
HR Generalist
Application Contact Agency
Chippewa County
Application Contact Address

WI
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
Website

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Application Deadline

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