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ThedaCare

Emergency Management Director

Neenah, WI · On-site

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency management director in Wisconsin is $99,581.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,200.00 and $122,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Emergency Management Director assesses and develops policies and protocols for an organization or business to follow in the event of a crisis, emergency, or natural disaster in a metropolitan area. For this job, your responsibilities include conducting assessments of current policies, suggesting changes and new strategies, and training employees on the organization’s emergency management policies. You also work with local emergency services and first responders to develop effective emergency plans. In the event of a crisis, you are in charge of enacting and executing these procedures.

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To thrive as an Emergency Management Director, you need expertise in disaster response planning, risk assessment, and crisis management, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in emergency services. Familiarity with emergency management software (like WebEOC), FEMA guidelines, and certifications such as CEM (Certified Emergency Manager) are highly valuable. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills help coordinate teams and effectively collaborate with government agencies and the public. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure effective preparedness, response, and recovery during emergencies, minimizing risk and protecting communities.

What are some common challenges emergency management directors face when coordinating disaster response efforts?

Emergency Management Directors often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing situations, coordinating across multiple agencies, and ensuring clear communication during high-stress events. They must balance limited resources while prioritizing public safety and adhere to local, state, and federal regulations. Building strong partnerships and conducting regular training exercises help address these challenges, but flexibility and quick decision-making remain essential skills in this role.

What is the difference between Emergency Management Director vs Fire Chief?

AspectEmergency Management DirectorFire Chief
CredentialsEmergency management certifications, degrees in public safety or emergency managementFire science degrees, firefighter certifications, leadership training
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, emergency response agencies, planning officesFire stations, emergency scenes, command centers
Employer & IndustryLocal, state, or federal government agenciesFire departments, municipal government

While both roles focus on public safety, the Emergency Management Director oversees overall emergency preparedness and coordination across agencies, whereas the Fire Chief manages firefighting operations and personnel within a fire department. The roles often collaborate but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Management Director job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $99,581 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

Emergency Management Director

ThedaCare

Neenah, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life

Posted 15 days ago

ThedaCare rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

572nd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!
Summary :
The Director, Emergency Management will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of emergency preparedness standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors for the ThedaCare Health system. They will coordinate planning, education and exercises within the organization to ensure an organized response during a disaster. They will develop and maintain the system Emergency Management program. This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency response plans and procedures, coordinating with community partners and stakeholders, conducting regular training and drills, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. This may include 24/7 oversight of incident and event response in the case of a disaster. This position will help lead business continuity planning for the north region.
Job Description:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the strategic planning of emergency management initiatives for the entirety of the north region, collaborating across hospital, clinic, ASCs, and post-acute care environments.
  • Interface and collaborate with senior hospital and clinical leadership to ensure there is a constant state of readiness for emergency management.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency response plans and procedures for ThedaCare Health System, including for natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergencies.
  • Responsible for an annual hazard vulnerability assessment (HVA)/ risk analysis to determine the facility's risk for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills), human-caused (e.g., active shooter or hostage situations), and other disasters.
  • Develop and maintain emergency plans and procedures for disasters identified in the HVA/ risk analysis.
  • Collaborate with the management team in the creation, development, education, training, and implementation of disaster plans that are in alignment with state and other regulatory agencies.
  • Manage disaster response or crisis management activities for the facility. Ensure availability of staff 24/7 to respond to disaster or potential disaster situations.
  • Lead the organization's Emergency preparedness committee for general administration in planning, coordinating, maintaining, and updating disaster plans, including internal and external event response. Provide necessary project management and support for all related emergency preparedness sub-committee work and ThedaCare facilities.
  • Perform an education and training needs assessment and work collaboratively with staff development representatives to create, implement, and review safety/ regulatory education and training requirements/ programs to meet the needs of staff (e.g., Hospital Incident Command System).
  • Develop policies and procedures that facilitate compliance and program implementation. Ensure the facility meets all standards and compliance with federal regulations related to emergency management planning, such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations and standards. Also ensure that the facility meets the Emergency Management criteria required by the hospital accreditation body (e.g., TJC, DNV-GL).
  • Develop relationships and collaborate with partners/ stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization, such as: other local hospital disaster coordinators, the area healthcare coalition, and emergency medical services, public health, fire, and law enforcement agencies.
  • Establish a schedule of training and exercises to practice/ test the emergency plans and participate with community partners in community or statewide exercises maintaining compliance with accrediting agencies. Document the results of these exercises in an after-action report to improve the facility's emergency operations plan and response activities. Incorporate any lessons learned into future iterations of the plans.
  • Coordinate and meet with department leaders from the organization to work on corrective action plans, and improvement initiatives related to safety and emergency management programs.
  • Represent the organization on various preparedness committees, such as the regional healthcare coalition and LEPC's.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher desirable (preferably in the field of emergency management or related degree).
  • 3-5 years of experience in healthcare-related field to include emergency preparedness, safety and/or regulatory compliance.
  • Clinical experience as pre-hospital or hospital clinician preferred, not required.
  • Prior experience in program coordination and mentoring.
  • Analytical skills necessary in order to evaluate and make recommendations regarding emergency management issues.
  • Ability to design plans, coordinate courses, and assist/ conduct realistic simulated training/exercises.
  • Ability to articulate complex concepts both orally and in writing. This may include various public speaking events.
  • Familiarity with healthcare emergency preparedness, including security, safety, HAZMAT, OSHA, NIMS, HICS, HVA, CMS, and hospital accreditation body (e.g., TJC, DNV-GL) related criteria.
  • Familiarity with Hospital Preparedness Program capabilities and understand healthcare coalition activities/ regional response activities.
  • Certification as a Healthcare Emergency Management Coordinator. (CHEC) within 2 years.
  • Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 within 1 year from date of hire.

QUALITIES:
  • Ability to support, advance and live our mission and evidence of such:
    • Mission - Our reason for Being - To advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best life
  • Ability to support, advance and work toward our vision and evidence of such.
    • Vision - Who we Aspire to be - To be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every day

Commitment to and evidence of demonstrating our guiding principles.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Scheduled FTE:
1Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
YesWorker Shift Details:
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We want to make exceptional care effortless for our patients. At ThedaCare, that means going above and beyond treating a particular condition – it means helping you achieve better health for life. You and your family are at the center of everything we do, from prioritizing your schedule when making appointments to designing our facilities for your comfort and convenience. Remaining proactive in your care allows us to better predict and prevent disease before complications arise, and when it comes to making important health-related decisions, we are here to support you. In every interaction, we want you to have full confidence the care you receive is purposeful, cost-effective and will help you continue enjoying life as you’ve planned it. ThedaCare is the third largest healthcare employer in Wisconsin, and the largest employer in Northeast Wisconsin with over 7,000 team members.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Neenah, WI, US

Year founded

1909

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