Training and Exercise Trainer

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Taylorsville, UT

12h • $26 - $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Training and Exercise Trainer (Trainer III) works under the direction of the Training and Exercise Section Manager for the Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM). This time-limited position supports statewide outreach training and exercise programs, subject to continued grant funding. The role provides emergency management training and exercise support to local, state, volunteer, and private-sector partners, with the aim of strengthening preparedness for threats and hazards.

The trainer designs, develops, facilitates, and evaluates training and exercises; supports the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and a state Incident Management Team initiative; and helps agencies identify capability gaps, lessons learned, and improvements. The position includes in-person support at various locations across Utah, work with internal and external stakeholders, and use of the U-Train DEM Learning Management System and GoTo training platform. The position is listed as full-time and hybrid, with an hourly pay range of $25.65 to $40.67. It is based in Taylorsville, Utah, and may convert to career service in the future without further recruitment.

Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment Level II background investigation; the comprehensive background investigation may include a polygraph.
• Ability to travel to various locations in Utah to provide in-person training and exercise support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing, developing, and facilitating exercises at a local or state level.
• Experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Experience conducting presentations for local authorities or elected and appointed officials.
• Experience conducting or facilitating training for emergency management personnel or first responders.
• Knowledge and experience with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Completion of ICS 300 and ICS 400.
• NIMS core curriculum training or vetted Incident Management Team (IMT) experience; preference may be given to applicants with these qualifications.
• Experience with instructional methods and techniques for adult learners.
• Experience with Incident Management Teams and specialized training.
• Experience in exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, after-action reporting, and improvement planning.
• Ability to deliver presentations or training using adult learning techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to develop curriculum, learning objectives, or course materials.
• Ability to interact with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively, listen to and understand verbal information, and communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Ability to use research methods, techniques, and information sources.
• Ability to use automated software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Google Docs.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Understanding of survey methodology and related tools, design techniques, principles, and instruments.
• Ability to determine appropriate training and exercise needs for real-world events that may threaten Utah.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency management training throughout the year at various locations statewide.
• Support a state Incident Management Team initiative to create a Utah team serving local communities.
• Design, develop, conduct, and evaluate exercises for local emergency management agencies and state agencies, and create improvement plans.
• Design and prepare training and instructional materials and teaching aids.
• Monitor and evaluate operations, programs, processes, and practices for quality and effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Meet with local and state agencies to design, develop, and facilitate exercises.
• Develop training and exercises for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
• Deliver presentations and platform instruction for DEM courses to city, county, tribal, and state emergency management personnel.
• Use the U-Train DEM Learning Management System and GoTo training platform.
• Create and maintain training and exercise records, including printing, labeling, sorting, archiving, and retrieval.
• Develop exercise timelines and coordinate planning and development meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a statewide resource for exercise information, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement planning.
• Provide in-person training and exercise support to enhance emergency management capabilities.
• Conduct an annual Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW) for the State Emergency Response Team.
• Support annual regional Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshops for county and local jurisdictions.
• Use IPPW data to create an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) and State Preparedness Report (SPR), including up to three years of future planning.
• Implement the Integrated Preparedness Plan and develop state-level exercises for SERT.
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate exercises using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance.
• Monitor progress on lessons learned and improvement plans for state-level exercises.
• Assist county and local emergency managers in developing their exercise practitioner capabilities.
• Attend emergency management meetings, conferences, and workshops to learn and build working relationships.

Benefits

• Full benefits package eligibility.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities to develop skills and gain leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting the community.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation and mutual support.
• Work-life balance is described as an important part of the organization's culture.

What This Job Offers

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