Emergency Preparedness Training & Exercise Lead

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension & 457 plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Free SEPTA pass

Job summary

SEPTA is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to support the Director of Emergency Management in designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating training and exercise programs for organizational readiness. You will lead the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program activities and coordinate with SEPTA departments, contractors, and regional partners to strengthen preparedness.

The role requires extensive knowledge of emergency management, adult learning, and incident management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; five (5) years’ experience in Emergency Management.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in operations in the Public Transportation Industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages SEPTA's Training and Exercise Program with internal and external stakeholders.
• Plans, facilitates, and evaluates high-quality exercises using HSEEP principles.
• Coordinates post-exercise reviews and action plans to improve readiness.
• Monitors federal, state, and local guidance to enhance the program.
• Represents Emergency Management on regional committees and forums.
• Maintains training records and prepares leadership reports.
• Assesses program effectiveness and recommends improvements.

Skills

Emergency management expertise

Program design and evaluation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SEPTA is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to support the Director of Emergency Management in designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating training and exercise programs for organizational readiness. You will lead the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program activities and coordinate with SEPTA departments, contractors, and regional partners to strengthen preparedness.

The role requires extensive knowledge of emergency management, adult learning, and incident management