Emergency Preparedness Training Center Manager (Relocation)

GP Strategies Government Solutions Inc; Sherman Heights (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Facility Manager to oversee the operation and readiness of training venues that support advanced emergency preparedness and response training programs for first responders from across the United States.

This role focuses on managing day-to-day facility operations, coordinating instructor scheduling, and ensuring venues support curriculum requirements and safety standards before and after exercises.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing training facilities, training operations, or similar operational environments.
• Experience coordinating instructor schedules and supporting training program delivery.
• Experience preparing, managing, and recovering training venues and facilities.
• Experience supporting complex training environments involving multiple stakeholders and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, emergency management, disaster response, public safety, military operations, homeland security, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of assigned training facilities and venues supporting emergency preparedness and response training programs.
• Coordinate instructor scheduling and facility utilization to ensure successful delivery of training courses and exercises.
• Ensure training venues are properly configured to support curriculum and exercise requirements.
• Oversee preparation, setup, inspection, recovery, and reset of training facilities before and after training events.
• Coordinate with instructors, operations personnel, support staff, and program leadership to ensure training activities are executed effectively and safely.
• Ensure training environments meet operational, safety, and quality standards.
• Support realistic training scenarios, simulations, and full-scale exercises designed for first responder audiences.
• Monitor facility readiness and identify opportunities to enhance training effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Assist with resource planning, scheduling, logistics coordination, and operational reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Scheduling

Operations management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Security clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling systems

Job description

GP Strategies Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Training Facility Manager to oversee the operation and readiness of training venues that support advanced emergency preparedness and response training programs for first responders from across the United States.

This role focuses on managing day-to-day facility operations, coordinating instructor scheduling, and ensuring venues support curriculum requirements and safety standards before and after exercises.