Title: Regional Training & Exercise Specialist - Regions 5 & 7 #00227

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $62,000 - $67,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: Dept of Emergency Management

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is currently seeking a qualified candidate to become our Regional Training and Exercise Specialist (RTES) for Regions 5 & 7!

The Regional Training and Exercise Specialist for Regions 5 & 7 serves Coastal and Northern Virginia localities, regions, tribes, state agencies, institutions of higher education, and other partners by coordinating VDEM's training and exercise programs within the assigned regions, while supporting the design, execution, and evaluation of local and regional exercises.

The RTES works in conjunction with VDEM's Training, Education, and Exercise Division and regional staff to ensure training and exercise needs are identified during the annual Integrated Planning and Preparedness Workshop (IPPW) and are subsequently coordinated and scheduled throughout the region. The RTES coordinates with stakeholders to secure appropriate facilities for training and exercise events and ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are available to support successful delivery. The position establishes and maintains positive working relationships with regional partners, including VDEM Adjunct Instructors.

The RTES may lead exercise planning efforts or provide technical assistance to stakeholders in the development of local exercises. The position follows a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-consistent approach to exercise design and implementation and develops exercises in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, executive orders, published policies, and established procedures.

The RTES may also support preparedness activities in other VDEM divisions and regions outside the assigned area of responsibility, as needed. Routine duties are performed from a local or regional office; however, during emergencies, disasters, or significant events, the position serves as a member of the regional team and may staff the Regional Coordination Center as required. Frequent travel throughout the assigned regions is required.

This position is designated as a mobile/remote position, and the incumbent will be a mobile worker. Additionally, this position is required to have residency in the State of Virginia.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official EWP.

Minimum Qualifications

- Knowledge of exercise planning methodology including analysis, design, exercise -development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of project and program management needs assessment, evaluation, and analysis and possess the ability to track corrective actions.
- Ability to prepare and coordinate written plans, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to develop and lead training and exercise program initiatives through frequent contact with local governments, state agencies, and emergency management stakeholders from all levels up to the Office of the Governor.
- Ability to establish and monitor goals and performance standards for an Exercise Program.
- Ability to conduct research, conduct needs assessments and analyze findings.
- Ability to plan and implement projects.
- Communicate effectively with both professional oral and written skills.

Additional Considerations

- Relevant emergency management experience.
- Documented experience in adult training or education preferred or equivalent -combination of training and experience.
- Completion of ELK146 HSEEP completion and NIMS Compliant.
- Experience with technical writing.
- Knowledge of FEMA and Virginia Radiological Preparedness Program as well as working knowledge of Virginia local and state government organization and operations.
- Experience in project management, public speaking, and adult education methodology.
- Completion of FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute’s Independent Study Courses IS 100, 200, 700, 800, IS-120A and IS-130.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range. This is a restricted position due to the funding source.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

VDEM does not provide sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 366-7942

Email: Recruitment@vdem.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.