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Requisition No: 882695 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: EMERGENCY DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING COORDINATOR

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 20260002 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2026 

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Position Summary: This position is located within the Training & Development Bureau of the Florida Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and is responsible for developing, reviewing, maintaining, and coordinating the agency's continuity of operations plan (COOP) before, during, and after emergency disaster incidents to ensure mission-essential functions can continue with minimal or no disruption during all types of disaster-related emergencies. This position is responsible for COOP Review, Training, and Exercises to ensure the agency's plan is current and executable.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Qualifications: 

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in developing, delivering and providing formal training. Government or private sector emergency preparation and response work-related experience will also be considered qualified professional experience.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience developing, delivering, and providing formal training. Government or private sector emergency preparation and response work-related experience will also be considered qualified professional experience.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, communication, technical writing, curriculum development or the equivalent and two years of professional experience developing, delivering, and providing formal training. Government or private sector emergency preparation and response work-related experience will also be considered qualified professional experience.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university in education, communication, technical writing, curriculum development or the equivalent and one year of professional experience developing, delivering, and providing formal training. Government or private sector emergency preparation and response work-related experience will also be considered qualified professional experience.
• 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in education, communication, technical writing, curriculum development or the equivalent and six years of experience developing, delivering and providing formal training. Government or private sector emergency preparation and response work-related experience will also be considered qualified professional experience.
• Completion of a 720-classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or community college in technology and five years of experience developing, delivering and providing formal training. Government or private sector emergency preparation and response work-related experience will also be considered qualified professional experience.

Preferences:

• Current and/or previous law enforcement or military background experience.
• Experience in emergency management/response or work-related field.
• Certification in Basic ICS (i.e. ICS-200, etc...) training by FEMA
• Strong background in training and curriculum development.
• Experience with Articulate 360 content development software.
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS).

Interview Work Sample Exercise: Please provide a 5 to 7 minute presentation on any topic related to emergency response and preparation.

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position are included, but are not limited to the following: 

• Respond immediately and effectively during emergency disaster incidents to ensure that the COOP is executed and implemented in a timely manner to ensure that the agency's mission-essential business functions continue to operate when activated.
• Develop and deliver agency policies, procedures, and training related to the COOP and emergency-related responses.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with key agency stakeholders to ensure that the COOP is updated and maintained annually as needed consistent with the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) rules.
• Ensure continued and full deployment of the agency's activities and initiatives. This includes the research, development and delivery of classes, courses, workshops, and seminars needed to provide information and skills; as well as establishment and maintenance of computer-based training programs.
• Assist in setting up rooms for trainings and training supported meetings.
• Coordinate, notify, and manage members of the COOP Response Team (CRT) before, during and after the activation of the COOP.
• Coordinate and facilitate COOP training exercise scenarios annually.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver emergency disaster training for personal and family preparedness conducted annually for all OAG employees.
• Complete emergency disaster-related courses, such as the Basic Incident Command System (ICS), by FEMA for Initial Response.
• Network with other emergency-related local, state, and federal agencies to research and deliver a high-quality emergency management plan.
• Coordinate and ensure alternate facility operations, as well as resources, alongside Director of Administration, the COOP Planning Team (CPT), and Relocation Team Chiefs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Job duties may require travel to other locations in Florida and work outside of normal hours
• Conduct other training duties within the Training & Development Bureau as directed.

Requirements:

• Ability to respond and work effectively during an emergency incident or stressed environment.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during, and after emergency incidents, during and after normal business hours.
• Ability to travel. Requires a valid driver's license.
• Ability to train or present in a formal classroom setting.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Teams, and PowerPoint software.
• Ability to document and report findings.
• Effective oral and written communication skills when dealing with key stakeholders.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. 
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.