Emergency Management Director

Columbia County is recruiting for the Emergency Management Director. This position is a managerial position within the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction and appointment of the Columbia County Sheriff in coordination with the Public Safety Committee. This position supervises staff within the Emergency Management Office and has direct responsibility for the organization, administration, and operation of the county’s emergency management services. This position requires on-call responsibilities at times to respond to emergencies that call for emergency management services.

Qualifications: Bachelors or Associate Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years of public safety experience, (ie., Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Dispatcher) with at least one (1) year in a planning capacity. Management, supervision, and leadership experience is preferred. Must complete required Emergency Management courses. Requires computer experience.

Starting rate: $34.96 per hour. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate.

Obtain required Columbia County application from https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is April 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Interviews to be held on Friday, May 9, 2025. Top candidates will be contacted with an interview time.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.96 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• public safety: 5 years (Required)
• planning capacity: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35