Emergency Preparedness Training and Exercise Coordinator

Salary $60,000.00 Annually Location DeKalb County, GA Job Type Full Time Salaried Job Number 2025-10112 Division/Section District 3-5 County Position Opening Date 08/24/2026 Closing Date 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Description We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position: Public Health Preparedness Training and Exercise Coordinator (10054) Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents. Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com. EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE: - 13 Paid Holidays - 3 Weeks Annual Leave - 3 Weeks Sick Leave - Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm - Pension Plan - Employer 401K Match - Payroll Deductible Health Benefits - Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits - Flexible Spending Accounts - Worksite Wellness - Diverse Workforce - Opportunities for Growth - Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation Job Responsibilities Under limited supervision of the Emergency Preparedness Manager, the Emergency Preparedness Training and Exercise Coordinator will: Assess Emergency Preparedness training and exercise needs for the public health district. Participate in hazard vulnerability analyses, evaluate training options to address gaps, and schedule training. Plan and schedule exercises to assess plans, facilitate exercises, and participate in after action reviews. Prepare after action reports and improvement plans and track the completion of assigned improvement plan tasks. Review plans and initiates change based upon exercise outcomes and real-world events. Communicate plan changes to internal district partners. Submit required reports to Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program as required. Ensure that all DKPH employees complete required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and maintain NIMS training records. Participate in events designed to promote community preparedness and resilience with community partners. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience providing educational, training or instructional services in functional area; OR One (1) year of experience required at the lower level Training & Dev Spec 2 (GSP121) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree preferred. Experience in public health program management, in areas such as emergency preparedness or emergency management. Teaching or training experience. Experience developing training materials and/or curriculum and exercise development. Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, and SharePoint computer application software. Master’s degree in a related field. Additional Information NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason. Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov. DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Standard Benefits For Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave. 01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions? YesNo 02 Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health? YesNo 03 Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for? YesNo 04 What is your highest level of education completed? Master's DegreeBachelor's DegreeAssociate's DegreeHigh School DiplomaGED 05 Do you have practical experience applying the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology to plan, develop, conduct, or evaluate exercises? YesNo 06 Do you have at least five (5) years of professional experience developing, coordinating, facilitating, or delivering Emergency Preparedness (EP) training? YesNo 07 Do you have practical experience applying the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodology to plan, develop, conduct, or evaluate exercises? NoYes 08 Do you have professional experience in Emergency Management, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, or a closely related field? YesNo 09 Have you coordinated or participated in the development and execution of emergency preparedness exercises, drills, or simulations? YesNo 10 Have you developed or delivered training materials, presentations, workshops, or educational sessions for staff, partners, or other stakeholders? YesNo 11 Do you have experience applying the National Incident Management System (NIMS) or related emergency management principles in your professional work? YesNo 12 Have you worked with public health agencies, emergency management agencies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, or community partners on preparedness activities? YesNo 13 Have you facilitated meetings, training sessions, exercises, workshops, or after-action discussions involving multiple stakeholders? YesNo 14 Have you developed, maintained, or evaluated emergency preparedness plans, exercise documentation, after-action reports, improvement plans, or corrective actions? YesNo 15 Do you have experience adapting training or exercises to different audiences, skill levels, or learning styles? YesNo 16 Scenario Question: You are responsible for coordinating a public health emergency preparedness exercise involving multiple departments and community partners. Two weeks before the exercise, you discover that several key participants have not completed the required training, one partner agency has not confirmed its participation, and the exercise materials contain conflicting information. The exercise is still scheduled to occur as planned. What would you do? Please describe, step-by-step, how you would assess the situation, prioritize the issues, communicate with stakeholders, take corrective action, and ensure the exercise is successful. Required Question Employer Georgia Department of Public Health (GA) Address 200 Piedmont Ave, SE West Tower Atlanta, Georgia, 30334 Website http://dph.georgia.gov