<p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position will implement several short-term special projects as part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) exercise and training program for Wisconsin Emergency Management.</p> <p>The Exercise Officer Senior will report to the Wisconsin Emergency Management Training & Exercise Section Supervisor. The Exercise Officer Senior will develop, conduct, and evaluate all-hazards exercises in accordance with the HSEEP all-hazards exercise-training program. This position will conduct needs assessments to determine the appropriateness of local and state exercise programs and ensure that appropriate training is developed and/or delivered in accordance with established State and Federal guidelines and procedures to achieve uniformity, quality control, and safety. This position will work closely with Wisconsin Emergency Management Region Directors and program managers, state agency staff, non-governmental agencies, private industry, and elected and appointed officials in the development, conduct, and evaluation of exercises. The Exercise Officer Senior will provide exercise program strategy and planning for the development, conduct, and evaluation of the state Capstone Exercises and yearly SEOC exercises. This position will provide guidance and technical support to the Wisconsin Emergency Management Region Directors and program managers, state agency staff, and local/tribal governments in the development, conduct, and evaluation of exercises.</p> <p>The Exercise Officer Senior performs special exercise projects and assignments on behalf of local governments as directed by the Division's supervisory and management personnel. Duties are performed with extensive latitude for independent decision-making and are performed independently with minimal supervision by the Training & Exercise Section Supervisor. This position also requires travel and interaction with various levels of government and government officials requiring knowledge of local government practices and exceptional interpersonal skills.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting pay is $35.35 per hour. This position is in the 81/03 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.</p> <p>For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <ul> <li> <p>In order to gain access to 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.</p> </li><li> <p>This position is responsible for facilitating exercise support and requires substantial travel throughout the State.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy:</p> </li><li> <p>Must have a valid driver's license</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of two year's driving experience</p> </li><li> <p>Must be 18 years of age or older</p> </li><li> <p>Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions:</p> </li><li> <p>Three or more moving violations (with point reductions) and/or at fault accidents in the past 2 years</p> </li><li> <p>An OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months</p> </li><li> <p>A suspension or revocation of the driver's license</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:</p> <ul> <li>Assisting and/or conducting exercises and training with multiple stakeholders. </li><li>Conducting, writing, reviewing, and evaluating corrective action improvement plans for state, local, county, and tribal governments for their emergency response capabilities. </li><li>Dealing with diverse groups such as stakeholders and customers, including federal, state, and local government agencies as well as the private sector. </li></ul> <p>In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience administering exercise or training programs with multiple emergency management or emergency response stakeholders. </li><li>Experience with independent responsibility for implementing a project, including tracking from design to completion, with or without the inclusion of facilitating a work group as part of the project. </li><li>Developing and writing emergency plans, procedures or assessments; developing and conducting training; developing and conducting an exercise, conducting after-action reviews and evaluating disaster/crisis plans/activities, etc. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Apply online!</p> <p>Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click "Register Now" to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.</p> <p>You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.</p> <p>For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.</p> <p>Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Michele Sorum at michele.sorum@widma.gov or 608-242-3149.</p> <p>For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. The Wisc.Jobs helpdesk is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm at 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov. Some applicants report better performance when using the Chrome browser.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for more information about the program and how to apply. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.</p> <p>If viewing through an external site, please click here to apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.</p>