TRAINING AND EXERCISE COORDINATOR (DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & REGIONAL SECURITY) AFSCME 1767

Cook County • Chicago, IL

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Training and Exercise, collaborates with all relevant Cook County agencies to determine the training needs and priorities of those supported by the Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) through its training initiatives - focusing specifically on National Incident Management System (NIMS). May supervise; coordinate; plan and assist large-scale training exercises involving multiple jurisdictions and locations. Coordinates and collaborates internal and external departmental training personnel to include working with other staff, both internal and external to the Department. Assists in the, coordination, planning and oversight of the development and execution of a long-range; multi-year; multi-agency multi-jurisdictional training and exercise program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management
• Current/ or prior military duty in a related Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).
• Five (5) years of full-time work experience in Emergency Management, Sworn Fire Service, Sworn Law Enforcement or Emergency Medical Services is required.
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience instructing, training and/or coordinating training programs in Emergency Management; the Fire Service; Law Enforcement; Emergency Medical Services or in the military in a related MOS is required.
• Must meet all training requirements as required by the EMRS, Cook County and Granting Agencies within one year of hire is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level