JOB DESCRIPTION

The Interagency Training Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program to support both intra-agency and inter-agency emergency management training.  The overall goal of the program is to create a highly skilled emergency management community by offering the best training possible, building true leaders in the field who can respond to any type of emergency situation and coordinate effectively with fellow responder.

Specifically with regard to training, the Interagency Training Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Instructional design & curriculum development for classroom and web-based delivery.
• Translating emergency plans and related materials into training curriculum.
• Working with subject matter experts to design and develop audience-appropriate, clear and concise training content.
• Researching, evaluating and procuring training programs from outside sources.
• Developing standards and objectives within the training material that can be later tested through drills and exercises.
• Supporting the OEM Learning Management System.
• Managing logistical details to support trainings.
• Delivering training and presentations as needed and required.
• Assist with Ready New York presentations to external groups.

 The Interagency Training Coordinator will report directly to the OEM Training Director.

The Interagency Training Coordinator will work as part of the Training & Exercise Unit and will be expected to support all related unit activities.  The selected candidate will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies and will be assigned to a periodic Emergency Operations Center Team.

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, 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 fulltime 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.

PLEASE NOTE:  NYC Residency is 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, Putman, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

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
• Knowledge of adult learning models and instructional design
• Excellent meeting and time management skills
• Ability to work on multiple project concurrently

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to:

Director of Personnel
NYC Office of Emergency Management
165 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201

or e-mail to: jobs@oem.nyc.gov

Please indicate the position to which you are applying.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.