TRAINING OFFICER

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Training, Education and Development (TED), seeks a Training Officer (Field Rep II Emer Mgmt/Comm) in Concord, NH. This full-time role coordinates all-hazard training for state, local and private sectors and supports the HSEEP program.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience, OR 5 years of education and experience after high school. Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, facilitates and coordinates all-hazard emergency management training for state, local and private sectors.
• Assists in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Collaborates with multiple divisions to identify and develop curricula and to secure facilities and instructors.
• Promotes training programs across platforms and conducts instruction of various emergency management courses.
• Assists with Improvement Plan recommendations and procurement of federally funded training opportunities.

Skills

Crisis management

Training program design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel. Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

Training Officer (Field Rep II Emer Mgmt/Comm)

Position #17129 • Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Training, Education and Development (TED). • Location: 110 Smokey Bear Blvd, Concord, NH 03305. • Full-time, 37.5 hour work week, non-exempt.

Salary: $25.40/hour - $34.14/hour. (Trainee Status: $24.34/hour, must meet minimum qualifications within one year of hire date.)

Post date: 10/23/2026 • Close date: 11/19/2026.

Summary: Monitors, facilitates and coordinates formal and informal all-hazard, emergency management training for state, local and private sectors, and assists in the facilitation of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM).

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and evaluates all-hazard training needs of state, local and private sectors, in conjunction with other agency sections to address capability gaps as identified in the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR). Utilizes this data to populate the Multi-Year Training & Exercise Plan (MYTEP), ensuring training reaches the appropriate audience and capability gaps are addressed.
• Collaborates with all sections of HSEM, the Division of Fire Standards and Training and EMS and personnel from other agencies to meet training needs, procure training courses and to identify and develop new and/or customized curriculum. Captures all training needs in the Multi-Year Training & Exercise Plan (MYTEP).
• Researches and secures arrangements for facilities used to conduct training courses; coordinates the registration process, logistics, equipment, training materials and appropriate instructors.
• Promotes training programs and other offerings across multiple platforms (social media, list servers, other distribution systems) in conjunction with the Community Outreach Office, to ensure course minimums are met. Conducts instruction of a variety of all-hazard emergency management training courses.
• Assists the After Action Coordinator with Improvement Plan recommendations to identify, coordinate, implement and track additional training needs necessary to meet requirements.
• Assists the State Training Officer/SAA Training Point of Contact/Training & Exercise Supervisor to procure federally funded course offerings. Works with training course representatives to request training opportunities; ensures compliance with course logistics, attendance minimums and student make-up requirements.
• Attends conferences, meetings and workshops as required and/or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in crisis management activities, education, managing and promoting emergency preparedness programs, or delivering, coordinating or designing training/exercise programs.
• License/Certification: A valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
• Must be willing to work an extended and/or flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, and may be required to report to work with little notice, during activation of the State Emergency Operations Center, or as otherwise determined by Emergency Management/Department of Safety administration.
• Must carry a cell phone or other mobile notification device.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 4+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: Instructional experience, Incident Management experience, Certified Instructor.

After-Hire Requirements – Career Advancement Opportunities: In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria: Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria.

Disclaimer: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

*Total Compensation Information:

• The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay.
• Other Benefits:
• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value).
• *Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan.
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance.
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500).
• Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
• Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf, https://www.das.nh.government/hr/index.aspx

• EOE

• TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

For further information please contact Sharon Caswell, Hiring Manager, at [e-mail].