OPS Regional Training & Exercise Manager - 31902116

Requisition No: 862393 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS Regional Training & Exercise Manager - 31902116

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902116 

Salary:  $25.00-$30.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2025 

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Regional Training and Exercise Manager - OPS

Bureau of Response - Education and Training Development Section

Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Auburndale, Florida

 

The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. The Division of Emergency Management (FDEM or Division) is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.

 

The Division serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, the Division manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hour a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the state of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida” along with our vision of, “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

 

This position serves as a Regional Training and Exercise Manager within the Bureau of Response - Education and Training Development Section. This position is responsible for coordinating and routinely communicating with federal, state, county, and additional partners on training needs. The general duties will include being highly detail-oriented while effectively communicating with various partners and leadership members. This position will support partners with coordinating exercises, drills, and tabletops based on the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) framework. The incumbent will develop instructional materials and facilitate in-person and virtual training under the leadership of the Education and Training Development Manager. Additional training courses will include Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Florida Courses, or other presentations. The position will routinely coordinate with county training coordinators, managers, or designees on training needs as identified through the Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP), needs assessments, or other identification methods. This position does require travel to facilitate trainings and attend coordination meetings. 

 

The duties and responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:   

• Develop concise and engaging content based on standardized guidelines and rubrics of the target audience and stakeholders.
• Assist in the creation, updating, and maintenance of training content, curriculum, and materials to ensure they remain relevant and impactful.
• Perform needs assessments regarding the facilitation trainings throughout the identified region in support of statewide and federal programs and systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Track trainings delivered regionally and serve as the point of contact between federal and regional partners.
• Pilot new trainings when appropriate to ensure necessary changes and revisions are made before implementation.
• Participate in or facilitate curriculum review meetings with other program training managers or coordinators, to collaborate about the needs of training across program areas.
• Assess training needs throughout the state and coordinate with federal, state,