Senior Director, Wildland Fire & Emergency Ops

Sdsoybean; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans’ Preference

Health insurance options

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

South Dakota Public Safety in Rapid City is seeking a Chief of Operations/Deputy Director for the Wildland Fire Division. This full-time role leads firefighting capacity, emergency management, and interagency collaboration across the state.

Expect strategic planning, MOUs/JPAs, and program oversight to protect lives, property, and resources. The ideal candidate will have NWCG certification, strong communication, and leadership skills, with experience managing budgets and multi-agency

Job description

South Dakota Public Safety in Rapid City is seeking a Chief of Operations/Deputy Director for the Wildland Fire Division. This full-time role leads firefighting capacity, emergency management, and interagency collaboration across the state.

Expect strategic planning, MOUs/JPAs, and program oversight to protect lives, property, and resources. The ideal candidate will have NWCG certification, strong communication, and leadership skills, with experience managing budgets and multi-agency