Regional Director

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is hiring a Northwest Regional Director (Emergency Government Specialist Advanced). This position is headquartered in Spooner, WI.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

WEM builds capabilities and coordinates resources to support a safe and resilient Wisconsin. WEM is the state’s lead agency for coordinating effective disaster response and recovery efforts in support of local and tribal governments from natural and human-caused/technological events. WEM works alongside local, tribal, state, and federal agencies as well as volunteer and private-sector partners.

The DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. This position is eligible for limited telework after an initial training period. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Under the general supervision of the Regional Field Services Section Supervisor, this position will serve as a representative of the Division Administrator in all emergency management issues at the region level, exercising the powers and duties of the position as prescribed by the Adjutant General under Chapter 323.13(2)(b). In this capacity, the Region Director manages, directs, coordinates, and monitors a broad variety of complex emergency management programs, including those of the Division, other state agencies, as well as tribal, county, and municipal agencies. The Regional Director provides strong direction and leadership as well as guidance and consultation. Must be available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, as needed.

Starting pay is $38.09 per hour. For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. This position is in the 07/03 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

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Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.

State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy:

Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions:

In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

Must be able to routinely travel throughout assigned region and the State, including overnight travel.

The ability to respond with short or little notice to emergencies and disasters in the assigned region and arriving within a reasonable amount of time is required.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Program or project oversight including analysis, planning, coordination, and/or implementation of activities.
• Assisting with emergency plans or procedures, serving as a subject matter expert in emergency planning, developing, and conducting exercises, performing after-action reviews, and evaluating disaster/crisis plans/activities, etc.
• Emergency Management Program technical support experience that may include establishing assignments, procedures, and work objectives, training or mentoring employees or stakeholders, and having responsibility for the work products.
• Working with a diverse array of stakeholders and customers, which may include federal, state, and local government agencies as well as the private sector.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications:

• Comprehensive experience in a lead role administering a broad variety of emergency management programs at the local, tribal, county, or state level.
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of emergency plans, procedures or assessments; holding a leadership role in developing and conducting exercise, conducting after-action reviews and evaluating disaster/crisis plans/activities, etc.
• Leading the coordination of federal and state disaster assistance and resources during time of emergency and through recovery.
• Experience in a lead role mentoring and providing technical program assistance to emergency management professionals.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above.

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

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Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Michele Sorum at michele.sorum@widma.gov or 608-242-3149.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. If you meet this eligibility criteria, send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 clearly showing an honorable discharge, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating dated within 12 months, to the Human Resources contact listed on this announcement. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Monday, January 27, 20025. Late applications will not be accepted.