Emergency Programs Training & Exercise Coordinator

City & Borough of Juneau • Juneau, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City and Borough of Juneau is hiring an Emergency Programs Training & Exercise Coordinator to coordinate the municipality’s emergency management training and exercise program. The coordinator will help implement the Emergency Operations Plan by working with departments and partner organizations to develop practical procedures, tools, and training that prepare staff to perform their assigned emergency response responsibilities.

The role maintains training plans and calendars, tracks task books and required certifications, and coordinates with Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Juneau Police Department, and other departments to identify training needs and align schedules and resources. The coordinator designs and organizes exercises ranging from tabletop discussions to larger multi-agency events, documents lessons learned, tracks follow-up actions, and coordinates improvements to plans, procedures, and training. The position also supports Continuity of Operations Plans and hazard-related planning.

During major incidents, the coordinator may support the Emergency Operations Center or Incident Command/Unified Command and may fill an ICS role based on training and event needs. The position is based primarily at City Hall, with regular work in the Emergency Programs Office. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; schedules may shift for training events, exercises, partner meetings, or emergency operations. Evening or weekend hours may be required during major incidents or planned exercises, and the incumbent must be willing to be on call for emergencies. Occasional travel and working under pressure during incidents may be required. Limited remote work may be available after successful completion of the probationary period, depending on operational needs.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in emergency management, emergency response, planning, training coordination, or related public safety work, including assisting in the development or delivery of training or exercises; alternatively, a combination of education, work experience, training, volunteer service, or military service demonstrating the ability to perform the duties that equals four years.
• Current driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout continued employment.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and be on call to respond to emergencies.
• If not already completed, obtain the specified National Incident Management System Independent Study certificates within 12 months of appointment: IS-100.c, IS-120.c, IS-200.c, IS-230.e, IS-235.c, IS-240.c, IS-241.c, IS-242.c, IS-244.b, IS-700.b, and IS-800.d.
• Ability to coordinate projects, communicate clearly, work with different departments and partner agencies, manage multiple tasks, and build working relationships.
• Occasional travel, participation in emergency operations, and the ability to work under pressure during incidents may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multi-agency training or exercises.
• ICS Instructor Certification.
• Familiarity with HSEEP.
• Experience in emergency management, public safety, or training coordination; relevant skills gained through work, volunteer service, or community involvement are welcomed.
• Familiarity with the Incident Command System or emergency planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the City and Borough of Juneau’s emergency management training and exercise program.
• Help implement the Emergency Operations Plan by translating it into practical procedures, tools, and training with departments and partner organizations.
• Maintain training plans and calendars and track task books and required certifications.
• Coordinate with Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Juneau Police Department, and other departments to identify training needs and align schedules and resources.
• Design and coordinate emergency management exercises, from tabletop discussions to larger multi-agency events.
• Document lessons learned, track follow-up actions, and coordinate improvements to plans, procedures, and training.
• Support Continuity of Operations Plans and hazard-related planning efforts.
• During major incidents, support the Emergency Operations Center or Incident Command/Unified Command and potentially fill an ICS role, depending on training and event needs.

Benefits

• Full CBJ benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Limited remote work may be available after successful completion of the probationary period, depending on operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed