Training and Exercise Trainer

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Utah Division of Emergency Management is hiring a Training and Exercise Trainer to deliver emergency management training and design exercises across Utah. The role supports a State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and partners with local and state agencies to improve preparedness and response capabilities.

The position uses U-Train DEM LMS and GoTo training tools; IC333/400 and NIMS knowledge are preferred. Primary location is Taylorsville, UT with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing and facilitating exercises at local or state level.
• Experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Experience presenting to local authorities and/or officials.
• Experience conducting/training emergency management and/or first responders.
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Completed IC333 and 400.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops training and exercises for State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
• Delivers presentations and platform instruction for DEM courses to agencies.
• Utilizes LMS and training platforms; maintains training files and records.
• Creates exercise timelines and coordinates planning with stakeholders.
• Provides in-person training and exercise support to enhance capabilities.
• Develops IPP/IPPW planning documents and after-action reports.

Skills

Adult learning

Emergency management

Training design

Public speaking

Facilitation

Project coordination

Education

IC333 and 400

NIMS core curriculum

IMT experience

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Google Docs

LMS (U-Train/GoTo)

Job description

Training and Exercise Trainer

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $25.65 - $40.67 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Dora Collier | [e-mail] |

Application Deadline – 5/2/2027*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Training/Exercise Trainer (Trainer III)

Training/Exercise/Trainer DEM (Trainer III) pay range 25.65 - 40.67, Position will remain open until filled. Interviews may be delayed due to # of applications and scheduling.

Under the direction of the Training and Exercise Section Manager this individual will:

• Provide emergency management training throughout the year in various locations to ensure customers are reached state-wide
• Support a state IMT initiative to create a Utah team to serve our communities
• Develop and design exercises, conduct exercises, utilize evaluations, and create improvement plans for local emergency management agencies, as well as state agencies
• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management in order to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Designs and/or prepares training/instructional materials, and teaching aids..
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Meets with local and state agencies to design, develop, and facilitate various types of exercises.
• Develops training and exercises for our State Emergency Response Team (SERT).
• Delivers presentations and provides platform instruction for DEM courses to city, county, tribal, and state emergency management personnel.
• Utilization of U-Train DEM's Learning Management System (LMS) and GoTo training platform. Maintains and/or creates training and exercise files for record retention: including print, label, sort, archive, and retrieval processes.
• Develop exercise timelines; coordinate meetings for exercise planning and development, working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource to state agencies, regions, counties, local jurisdictions, and the private sector within the State of Utah for exercise information, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement planning.
• Provide in person training and exercise support designed to enhance emergency management capabilities.
• Annually conduct an Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW) for the State Emergency Response Team. Annually support integrated Preparedness Planning Workshops (IPPW) for county and local jurisdictions at a regional level.
• Utilizing the data gathered at the IPPWs, create an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) and State Preparedness Report (SPR) with up to three years of future planning.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Will have experience designing, developing and facilitating exercises at a local or state level
• Will have experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Will have experience in conducting presentations for local authorities and/or elected and appointed officials.
• Will have experience in conducting and/or facilitating training to emergency management and/or first responders
• Will have knowledge and experience with the National Incident Management System
• Will have completed IC333 and 400

Qualifications

• Experience with instructional methods and techniques for adult learners
• Experience with Incident Management Teams (IMT) and specialized training
• Has exercise program management, design and development, conduct, evaluation, development of after action reports, and improvement planning experience
• Deliver presentations or training using adult learning techniques and methodologies
• Able to develop curriculum, learning objectives, and/or course materials
• Able to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Utilize research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
• Use automated software applications such as Word, Powerpoint, Google docs
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Understands survey methodology and related tools. Design techniques, principles, tools and instruments
• Determine the appropriate training and exercise needs for real world events that may threaten the state of Utah. Implement Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP)
• Develop state level exercises for the State Emergency Response Team. Develop, facilitate and evaluate exercises as appropriate utilizing Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance.
• Monitor progress of lessons learned from improvement plans for all state level exercises. Assist county and local emergency managers in becoming exercise practitioners for their own agency or jurisdiction.

Supplemental Information

Preference may be given to those with National Incident Management System (NIMS) core curriculum training or vetted Incident Management Team (IMT) experience. The Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) serves the local emergency management community, state government agencies, and the residents of Utah through planning, training, preparedness, mitigation, recovery and response activities. DEM provides training and exercise support to local, state, volunteer, and private sector partners in the emergency management discipline. Training and exercises (discussion based & operations based) help build preparedness for threats and hazards by providing a low-risk, cost-effective environment to:

• Provide the whole community with knowledge, skills and abilities needed to help people before, during and after disasters.
• Test and validate plans, policies, procedures and capabilities
• Identify resource requirements, capability gaps, strengths, areas for improvement, and potential best practices.

This position is a Time-Limited (TL) position, based on continued grant funding to support Outreach Training and Exercise programs throughout the state. The starting hourly rate is $25.65 and subject to a formula based on experience and education for an increased rate.

• Must pass a pre-employment Level II background investigation
• DHRM rules apply to transfers and promotions for current State of Utah employees
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

This position may convert to career service in the future without further recruitment.

About the Role

Location – 4315 S 2700 W Taylorsville, Utah, 84129 United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) serves the local emergency management community, state government agencies, and the residents of Utah through planning, training, preparedness, mitigation, recovery and response activities. The Utah Division of Emergency Management provides training and exercise support to local, state, volunteer, and private sector partners in the emergency management discipline. DEM also brings subject matter experts and multiple state agencies together at the State Emergency Operations Center to support and coordinate response and recovery as needed.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].