DEPUTY CHIEF- EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

Job Summary

The Deputy Chief of Emergency Operations directs and coordinates Milwaukee Public Schools¿ districtwide preparedness for, response to, and recovery from major emergencies and critical incidents affecting students, employees, facilities, and school operations. Works directly with the Superintendent or Designee and district leadership to assess critical incidents, coordinate emergency responses, provide operational recommendations, and ensure appropriate district resources are mobilized.

This salaried position requires extended and flexible work hours and 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Response and coordination may occur from the district office, remotely, or at an incident location, as circumstances require.

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The salary range is ; $160,000 ¿ $180,000 (200 days) $95,000 ¿ $105,000 (200 days) ;

How To Apply

The Office of Human Resources is accepting applications for the following position through, Thursday, November 19, 2026 . A current resume must be attached to the completed application . ;Additionally , ; all applicants, including employees, must submit transcripts confirming their bachelor¿s degree and a master¿s degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted; however, official transcripts will be required upon hire ). ; If you are unable to attach these documents electronically, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies . ; Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. ; If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration . If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete. ; No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date. ; Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. ;

For further information or any questions, please call LaQuita Hoskin¿ Office of Human Resources at (414) 475-8421 or email at ;hoskinlr@milwaukeepublicschools.org. ;

Other Information

This salaried, 12-month position requires extended and flexible work hours, 24/7 on-call availability, prompt response to urgent incidents, and travel to district locations as needed. Responsibilities may require extended periods of active engagement, travel to multiple district locations, and work in stressful, adverse, or unpredictable conditions. Employment is subject to current district policies and applicable requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

- Bachelor¿s degree in emergency management, public safety, fire science, homeland security, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field required; master¿s degree preferred. - Minimum of ten years of combined professional experience in emergency management, public safety, crisis response, emergency operations, or related fields, including demonstrated experience coordinating complex emergency situations. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. - Knowledge of emergency preparedness, incident response, risk assessment, school operations, and emergency communications and monitoring systems; ability to make sound decisions under pressure, manage sensitive information, and coordinate multiple departments and agencies. - Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, planning, and interpersonal skills; ability to develop procedures, guide training, and prepare incident reports and executive briefings. - Valid driver¿s license required. FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 training preferred. Completion of these courses may be required within a district-established timeframe. - Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), FEMA ICS-300/400, or FEMA Advanced Professional Series training preferred.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate the district¿s response to major emergencies and critical incidents; identify responsible departments, establish response priorities, arrange necessary resources, and keep designated district leaders informed. - Assess the nature and severity of incidents, identify immediate needs, recommend response procedures, and coordinate actions with the departments responsible for protecting students, employees, and district operations. - Work collaboratively with the Departments of Communications and Safety, school administrators, and other district offices in responding to serious student or employee incidents, safety threats, severe weather, fires, facility emergencies, evacuations, and other critical situations. - Coordinate and monitor response activities from the district office, remotely, or on site as appropriate, ensuring response personnel receive timely information and operational support. - Advise district leadership on school closures, evacuations, relocations, recovery measures, and other significant operational decisions; carry out actions within delegated authority. - Lead the creation, revision, implementation and monitoring of district/school operation plans and school-level emergency procedures. - Ensure Emergency Operation Plans are reviewed and updated regularly, distributed to appropriate personnel, and aligned with district procedures and applicable city and state requirements. - Coordinate districtwide emergency training, drills, and preparedness exercises, including school safety drills required under Wisconsin law, and evaluate readiness and needed improvements. - Oversee coordination with appropriate departments to ensure effective operation of emergency notification, camera, access control, and fire and burglar alarm monitoring systems; identify concerns and recommend improvements. - Serve as a district liaison with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, local government, and emergency management partners during significant incidents and preparedness activities. - Coordinate cross-departmental incident follow-up, administrative reviews, documentation, recovery activities, and corrective actions, without replacing investigations assigned to other departments or agencies. - Analyze incident patterns and response effectiveness; prepare reports and recommendations for the Superintendent and district leadership and support continuous improvement of emergency operations. - Support the MPS Strategic Plan and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. ; Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. ; The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. ; Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.