Training and Exercise Unit

State of Michigan•Dimondale, MI

About The Position

The Departmental Manager 14 oversees the Training and Exercise Unit within the Michigan State Police (MSP), Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (EMHSD). The unit supports statewide emergency management training and exercise programs and provides local exercise support to Michigan counties and municipalities with independently established Public Act 390 programs. Unit staff serve as FEMA-recognized Training Officers and administer the Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) Program, including maintaining course curriculum, conducting exams, and monitoring ongoing requirements for PEM designees. They also administer statewide Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 training and All-Hazard Incident Management Team (AHIMT) training for state, local, tribal, and private-sector participants. Unit staff serve as the State Exercise Officer for federal- and state-level exercises, including State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) exercises, and coordinate Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) exercise requirements at state and local levels. They provide technical assistance to public and private-sector programs to support preparedness for emergencies and incidents in Michigan. State-level exercises include an After-Action Report (AAR) and Improvement Plan, with improvement items assigned and tracked. The position serves as a local exercise officer for MSP/EMHSD and participates in the exercise planning and design team. It supports local and tribal emergency management agencies and private partners in exercise planning and preparedness, and researches, develops, delivers, and coordinates exercise training. The position provides direct assistance and guidance on exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and after-action reporting. The role helps ensure preparedness to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from terrorist events, natural disasters, and human-made disasters. The Michigan State Police states its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employees are expected to perform their duties in a bias-free manner and treat all people with dignity, fairness, and respect. Applicants must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug screen, criminal history background check, and fingerprint check. Applications must include a cover letter or memo, resume, and official college transcripts if applicable; unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background check, and Michigan State Police fingerprint check.
Submit a cover letter or memo and resume with the application.
Submit official college transcripts if applicable; unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Training and Exercise Unit within MSP/EMHSD.
Lead and conduct local exercise support for Michigan counties and municipalities with independently established PA 390 programs.
Support statewide emergency management training and exercise programs.
Maintain the Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) Program, including updating curriculum, conducting exams, and monitoring maintenance requirements for designees.
Administer statewide ICS 300 and 400 trainings and AHIMT training for state, local, tribal, and private-sector participants.
Serve as a local exercise officer for MSP/EMHSD and participate in the exercise planning and design team.
Support and coordinate federal-, state-, and SEOC-level exercises as part of the unit's State Exercise Officer responsibilities.
Coordinate EMPG exercise requirements at state and local levels.
Provide technical assistance to state and local programs and private-sector agencies to support preparedness.
Prepare After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans for state-level exercises, and assign and track improvement items.
Research, develop, deliver, and coordinate exercise training.
Provide guidance to local and tribal agencies and private partners on exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and AARs.
Help ensure preparedness to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from terrorist events, natural disasters, and human-made disasters.