Job Description

Description of Work

**This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.**

Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
The NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division\'s mission is to support the agriculture community and protect consumers by coordinating the Department\'s efforts to plan for, respond to, and recover from emergency events and public health concerns that may impact agriculture in NC.

This position will develop, design, and deliver educational courses and training to agency personnel and external stakeholders in order to build or enhance agriculture and animal emergency response capabilities. This position will also plan, design, coordinate, and conduct discussion-based and operations-based exercises to evaluate plans and agriculture emergency response capabilities.

The Emergency Programs Specialist Training & Exercise Coordinator analyzes the risks to agriculture and animals in North Carolina, and the state-wide capability to respond to agriculture and animal emergencies. Based on the analyses, and in collaboration with other Emergency Programs staff, the EP Training & Exercise Coordinator plans and prioritizes the development and delivery of training and education to internal staff and external stakeholders. The EP Training & Exercise Coordinator develops and designs courses using a variety of media and instructional techniques to ensure the learning success of students.

The variety of subject matter delivered may be technically complex and involve a wide range of topics related to agriculture and animal health and emergency response. The EP Training & Exercise Coordinator will also analyze internal and external emergency preparedness and response capability (e.g. planning, training, organization, and equipment) by designing and conducting a wide array of exercises, both discussion-based and operations-based, to evaluate gaps and identify the potential for enhancements.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of teaching methods.
• Knowledge of course design and development.
• Knowledge of learning management systems to catalog and track completed training.
• Ability to maintain composure and function effectively as a leader during high-stress events or emergencies.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in environmental extremes and potentially hazardous surroundings.

Management Preferences:

• Skill in the development of course material, presentations, and technical training utilizing various technologies.
• Experience teaching for a local, state, or federal agency, technical institute, or institute of higher learning.
• Knowledge of ICS, and emergency management processes and principles.
• Knowledge of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Completion of ICS training:

• ICS-300: Intermediate ICS
• ICS-400: Advanced ICS
• IS 120 Introduction to Exercises
• IS 130.a Exercise Evaluation & Improvement Planning
• 139 Exercise Design
• FEMA MEPP

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor\'s Degree in agriculture, agri-business, science, biology, safety, emergency management or related field, and two years of experience in emergency management response or animal health related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate\'s related education and experience.

Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran\'s/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot\'s License or a Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver\'s License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

**Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. **

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

State of North Carolina