LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

The Learning and Development Unit develops delivers and coordinates trainings as well as professional development and leadership programs that build and strengthen the capabilities of NYCEM staff and interagency partners.

The Interagency Training Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of
comprehensive training programs to support both intraagency and interagency emergency management training. The overall goal of the NYCEM Learning and Development Unit is to create a highly skilled emergency management community by offering the best training possible building true leaders who can prepare for and respond to any type of emergency situation and coordinate effectively with internal and external partners.

The Interagency Training Specialist will report directly to the Director for Learning and Development and will be responsible for the following:
Implement full cycle instructional design and development (analysis development implementation and evaluation) for instructor led (in person and live online) micro courses and selfpaced elearning courses
Facilitate courses manage the coordination of courses including logistics details and deliver presentations as needed
Apply adult learning theory and instructional design methodology into course development and course facilitation
Translate emergency plans and related materials into training curriculum and learning programs
Work with subject matter experts to design and develop audienceappropriate clear and concise training content
Develop manage and improve learning and development programs
Work with vendors we hire to develop curriculum material when applicable
Utilize industryleading course development tools (e.g. Articulate)
Support the continued development and improvement of the NYCEM Academy programs
Work collaboratively with the Learning and Development Unit team
Support the NYC Emergency Management Learning Management System

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

The selected candidate will be assigned to an oncall Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team and will be expected to work nonbusiness hours during some emergencies. These nonbusiness hours include nights weekends holidays and extended week hours outside of a 9AM5PM schedule. The selected candidate will also participate in trainings to build skills and competencies in emergency response; will participate in drills and exercises associated with the oncall EOC team; and may volunteer to assist with Ready NY emergency preparedness presentations to external groups. EOC teams are on call for three weeks at a time with six weeks off in between.

Funding This position is supported with a federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding through 8/31/2027 with the possibility of an extension.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer support to be eligible for selection.

For this position the Special Note below in the Minimum Qualification Requirements does not apply.

PREFERRED SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience with training as well as adult learning curriculum development and design
Strong training facilitation skills both inperson and in a virtual environment
Experience with webbased eLearning or Learning Management System training products (e.g. Articulate)
Strong graphic design experience
Strong public speaking skills
Experience with evaluation and survey collection
Strong project management experience
Ownership mindset
Ability to work well under pressure
Technical aptitude and ability to learn new applications
Knowledge of adult learning models and instructional design
Excellent meeting and time management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and consistently meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail

Competencies:
oKnowledge possesses appropriate subject matter expertise.
oWork Ethic and Productivity produces consistently high quality accurate and ontime deliverables; takes responsibility is dependable and accountable and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership.
oStrategic Problem Solving and Innovation is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking.
oEffective Communication communication is clear precise and timely; understands their audience and display confidence in delivering their message.
oTeamwork encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives.

**Studies have shown that women people of color and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

Qualifications :

1. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management fire police or military service public safety public health public administration urban planning engineering or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience in the areas listed in 1 above; or

3. A masters degree from an accredited college in emergency management public administration urban planning engineering economics political science the physical sciences or related field and one year of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in the areas listed 1 above at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 2 or 3 above. However all candidates must have a fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have after meeting the minimum requirements one additional year of professional experience as described in 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime