Interagency Training Specialist
NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
GRANT FUNDED THROUGH 8/31/2024 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXTENSION
CITYWIDE JOB VACANCY NOTICE
Civil Service Title: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST
Title Code No.: 06766
Salary: $57,500-$69,500
Office Title: Interagency Training Specialist
Division/Work Unit: Readiness/Learning and Development
Work Location: 165 CADMAN PLAZA EAST BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Hours/Shift: 9 – 5/M – F
Number of Positions: 1
ABOUT NEW YORK CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies. We are staffed by more than 200 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, including individuals assigned from other City agencies.
The Readiness Bureau prepares the City for emergencies through a continuous cycle of planning, learning, and exercising, using a collaborative and forward-thinking approach.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Interagency Training Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs to support both intra‐agency and inter‐agency emergency management training. The overall goal of the NYCEM Learning and Development Unit is to create a highly skilled emergency management community by offering the best training possible, building true leaders who can prepare for and respond to any type of emergency situation and coordinate effectively with internal and external partners.
The Interagency Training Specialist will report directly to the Director for Learning and Development and will be responsible for the following:
· Build and review both classroom and online courses to ensure that accessibility is met in terms of content information, material formats, and setting selections for delivery.
· Assisting with needs analysis to identify gaps and opportunities in the training program
· Design, develop, and implement highly professional online and classroom training for a diverse audience of emergency management professionals
· Apply adult learning theory and instructional design methodology into interactive self-paced online training and instructor-led training that supports multiple learning styles
· Translate emergency plans and related materials into training curriculum.
· Work with subject matter experts to design and develop audience-appropriate, clear and concise training content.
· Work with vendors we hire to develop curriculum material
· Support the NYCEM Learning Management System.
· Manage logistical details to support trainings.
· Assist with the instruction and logistics of classroom-based training
· Deliver training and presentations as needed and required.
· Utilize industry-leading course development tools (i.e. Articulate Storyline)
· Support the continued development of the NYCEM Academy and its programs
· Assist with Ready New York presentations to external groups.
The selected candidate will be assigned to periodic Emergency Operations Center team and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies. The selected candidate will also participate in drills and exercises, assist with Ready NY presentations to external groups, and will undertake special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public administration, urban planning, engineering, economics, political science, the physical sciences or related field and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire or police or military service, public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning, engineering, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas listed in “1” above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas listed in “1” above, at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.
NOTE: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
NOTE: As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
PREFERRED SKILLS
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work well under pressure
· Previous experience with training as well as curriculum development and design
· Experience with web-based eLearning training products
· Technical aptitude to learn new applications
· Strong graphic design experience
· Knowledge of adult learning models and instructional design
· Excellent meeting and time management skills
· Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
· Strong public speaking skills
· Evaluation and survey collection
· Coaching and mentoring skills
To APPLY
Current City Employees: Apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS). Go to Recruiting ActivitiesàCareers and search Job ID# ____
Non-City Employees/External Candidates: Apply via NYC Careers. Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
and search Job ID# ____
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.