Training Specialist / Planner Principal State

Job Details

Working Title: Training Specialist / Planner Principal State
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID: 83812
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Marcia.Reding@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM on 02/11/2025.
• Date Posted: 02/05/2025
• Closing Date: 02/18/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Homeland Security & Emer Mgmt / HSEM JOBS & TRAINING
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 50% of the time
• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

If you are looking for a career that offers variety, is rewarding, and provides you with good, consistent challenges while serving Minnesotans, then look no further! As a Training Specialist with Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), you'll be delivering trainings to Emergency Managers, First Responders, and other professionals throughout the State of Minnesota to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. You'll also be working with many partner organizations, such as FEMA, to identify course requests, curriculum changes, and conduct needs assessments. Come join our team, today!

This position exists to develop, design, conduct, and evaluate training courses conducted by the State of Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management's (HSEM) Training Program. The incumbent will work with the HSEM Training and Exercise Team to understand what the training needs are and augment existing instructor cadres or create new courses to meet those training needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) * years of demonstrated experience and working knowledge of:

• Teaching/instructing adult learners with an emphasis on emergency management and/or emergency response.
• Demonstrated ability in apply adult learning principles and techniques to a diverse audience necessary to impart knowledge systematically which may include discussion of theoretical concepts, practical application, and simulated exercises resulting in an integration of learning.
• Ability and skill to work constructively in stressful situations; seek feedback; solicits and explores diverse perspectives and opinions and responds to and prioritizes requests efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate course curriculum.
• Knowledge of planning and project management principals, techniques, and best practices.
• Effectively communicates though written, verbal and non-verbal methods to deliver presentations and/or communicate information in a clear and concise manner in a one-on-one or group settings.
• Ability to successfully complete the National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) certificate program within two years of employment start date.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months of experience, an associates' degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply the ADDIE model to assess training needs and priorities.
• Exceptionally detail orientated.
• Demonstrated ability to receive and translate data, feedback, and other evaluations about training into actionable strategies and recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in experiential education or emergency management.
• Successfully completed HSEM's Basic Emergency Management, Director/Practitioner or the National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) certificate program.

Physical Requirements

Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with the help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check
• Driver's License
• Drug Screen

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us or 651-201-7296.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

For accommodations or questions about accessibility specifically relating to this job announcement, please email the Affirmative Action Division at marna.johnson@state.mn.us or call 651-259-1875.