Training Specialist - Job ID 75851

Job Summary

This position is eligible to telework after successful completion of training period.

This position exists to develop, design, conduct, and evaluate training courses conducted by the State of Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s 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

• 3 years professional experience of working in an emphasis/coursework in teaching/training emergency management and/or emergency response teaching adult learners
• Knowledge of and demonstrated history of applying adult learning principles and techniques necessary to impart knowledge in a systematic way, which may include theory, application and simulation exercises, that results in an integration of learning with consideration of audience needs and background
• Skill and ability to work constructively in stressful situations to deliver presentations and/or communicate information in a clean and concise manner, in one-on-one or group settings; seek feedback; solicit and explore diverse perspectives and opinions; respond flexibly and prioritize requests
• Knowledge of principals, techniques, and best practices for planning and project management.
• Effective communication style including excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to successfully complete the HSEM Emergency Managers certification program within two years of their employment start date
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
• *Associates degree can equal six (6) months experience and Bachelor's degree can equal one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to assess training needs and priorities and to receive and translate feedback received about training into actionable strategies and recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree in experiential education or emergency management
• Successfully completed HSEM’s Emergency Management certificate program

Physical Requirements

Light:  Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with 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, which includes the following components:

• Criminal History
• Reference Check
• Valid Driver’s License
• Drug Screening

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 job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Janel Lane at janel.lane@state.mn.us.

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 Janel Lane at janel.lane@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.

Why Work for Us 

Diverse Workforce 

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule 

Comprehensive Benefits 

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: 

• Public pension plan 
• Training and professional development 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays each year 
• Paid parental leave 
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage 
• Prescription drug coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Wellness programs and resources 
• Employer paid life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Health care spending and savings accounts 
• Dependent care spending account 
• Tax-deferred compensation 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program