Training Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Emmitsburg (MD)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 158,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Personal leave days

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, seeks a Training Specialist experienced in adult learning, curriculum development, and contract oversight for fire and emergency programs. You will analyze needs, address training gaps, and manage specialty areas to improve courses and materials.

You will develop education programs for fire and EMS audiences, evaluate program effectiveness, and coordinate content delivery within the USFA/NFA framework, with readiness for

Qualifications

Experience in adult learning, curriculum development, and contract oversight for fire and emergency programs.
Ability to analyze needs, address training gaps, manage specialty areas, and improve courses/materials.

Responsibilities

Develop education programs for fire and EMS audiences, including courses, instructional materials, publications, and related training products.
Implement and evaluate training programs by coordinating course delivery and reviewing instructional effectiveness.
Serve as a program manager for USFA/NFA specialty areas, providing technical guidance.
Conduct curriculum assessments by collecting stakeholder input and coordinating course development or revision.

Skills

Adult learning

Curriculum development

Training program oversight

Needs analysis

Instructional design

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located in United States Fire Administration (USFA), Emmitsburg, Maryland. The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced training specialist skilled in adult learning, curriculum development, and contract oversight for fire and emergency programs; able to analyze needs, address training gaps, manage specialty areas, and improve courses/materials.

Key Responsibilities

What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as Training Specialist. Typical assignments include: Developing education programs for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) audiences, including courses, instructional materials, publications, and related training products, using adult learning theory and instructional systems design principles.

Implementing and evaluating training programs by coordinating course delivery, reviewing instructional effectiveness, analyzing learner and program outcomes, and revising content to address emerging national fire service and EMS issues.

Serving as a functional area expert and program manager for assigned US Fire Administration/National Fire Academy (USFA/NFA) specialty or curriculum areas, providing technical guidance and ensuring training programs support national fire service and EMS education needs.

Conducting curriculum assessments and analyses by collecting stakeholder input, identifying program strengths, weaknesses, shortfalls, and training needs, and coordinating the development or revision of courses and educational systems. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management.

Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.

Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

Requirements & Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that interferes with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment, you may request a RA in your online application.

Requests and supporting documentation for a RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Assessment. Decisions for a RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If your RA request is approved and you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessment. If you receive the USA Hire URL link after the close of the announcement, you must complete all assessments within 48 hours.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.