EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
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.
Minimum Qualifications: 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. 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.
Starting Wage: $32.50 – $36.11 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $43.33 per hour.
Benefits: Health Insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high-deductible plan ($3,000 – Single and $6,000 – Family). Includes Near-Site Clinic at ReforMedicine with $0 cost office visits, physicals, labs, etc. And physical therapy services at Doctors of Physical Therapy with $0 cost for visits! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance offered. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) of 7.09 hours earned bi-weekly! For more information on Chippewa County’s Benefits visit:
https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/government/administration/human-resources-division/employee-benefits
TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.
Interviews will be conducted on Monday, October 20th, 2025.
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Deadline Note: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, October 20th, 2025.