Prepare for the worst by working with the best. The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office is engrained in our community and is looking for a Deputy Director of Emergency Management to assists the Director in facilitating the county-emergency management function. This position assists the Director in providing the overall leadership, planning, direction, control, administrative duties, management, and coordination of a countywide emergency management program. In addition, this position manages and coordinates Goodhue County's emergency 911 addressing system and ensures compliance with its Rural Identification Ordinance of 1988 and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) standard throughout the county.

Please review the job description for additional position responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Previously experience in public safety and/or emergency management.
Must satisfy requirements for FEMA Basic Academy Program through the State of MN HSEM or NDEMU within two years of employment.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within one year of employment: IS-100, IS 120, IS-200, IS 230, ICS-700, ICS-800.
Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related Public Safety degree.
Possess FEMA Basic Academy or Emergency Management Certification through the State of MN HSEM.
Current certifications in National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-29, IS-235, IS 240, IS 241, IS 242, IS 247 ICS-300

Compensation & Benefits:

County employees receive competitive pay and benefit offering. Starting pay for this position is $28.02 per hour. (The full salary range for this position is $58,281-$90,355 annually.)

The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, accident insurance, pre-taxed spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave as well as 13 paid holidays per year. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLE) program.

Application Process:

Application and resumes must be submitted online by Monday, September 21, 2026.

Anticipated Interview Schedule:

Monday, September 28th and/or Wednesday, September 30th. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly to confirm their interview date and time.

At Goodhue County we embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.

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Deputy Director of Emergency Management