Training and Exercise Coordinator, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore City Fire department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 4/4/2025

SALARY RANGE: $64,427.00 - $110,756.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

Summary Of Position

The Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management is looking for a Training and Exercise Coordinator to join its planning team. The position is responsible for developing and coordinating procedures for drills and exercises to test the city’s respond to disasters, pursuant to federal guidelines and Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS) goals and objectives. The position serves as a central source of information for emergency preparedness training and exercise and will assist in the development and presentation of training on emergency preparedness to ensure all drills, exercises, and training are HSEEP compliant.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain the city's multi-year training and exercise plan and Integrated Preparedness Plan.
• Assist with THIRA and Hazard Mitigation plan development.
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct preparedness and response training classes, workshops, and other informational forums to educate internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in emergency management training, workshops, and conferences and evaluates training exercises.
• Design and coordinate emergency response exercises and drills to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency plans.
• Oversee and facilitate emergency response exercises.
• Coordinate with the Outreach Team to conduct CERT training.
• Assist the operations section with special events planning.
• Assist with emergency plan development.
• Develop After Action Reports (AAR) and support improvement planning initiatives based on AAR findings.
• Staff the Emergency Operations Center.
• Serves as a Duty Officer during business and non-business hours.
• Serves as the city's liaison to UASI for exercise and training activities.
• This is an essential position that may be required to work after hours, nights, weekends, or holidays to support Emergency Operations.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Homeland Security, or Education or a related field.

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EXPERIENCE: Have two (2) or more years of experience conducting training in a classroom setting.

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency management training and exercise principles and procedures to include HSEEP exercise design and compliance.
• Skilled in presenting emergency management training, exercise, and evaluation activities to promote emergency preparedness training and make safety recommendations.
• Experience delivering training in a classroom and field setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational abilities, including time management and attention to detail.
  
  

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

NOTE: Grant Services Specialist (GSS) roles are not offered retirement benefits with the City of Baltimore.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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