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Emergency Management Instructor

Summary: Facilitating and instructing FEMA courses and education requirements.

Location: JBSA Ft. Sam Houston

Job Description:

• Facilitate and execute Training Support Package, courseware, and training products for the listed Army EM courses. FEMA doctrine will be adapted to the unique needs of an Army Installation. Each class will not exceed 30 students. (Classroom Training Instructor to student ratio 1:20)
• Provide FEMA “G” series courses approved by the government.
• Provide National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) courses.
• Provide a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) with a chronological timeline of expected actions and scripted events (i.e., injects) to be inserted into exercise play by controllers in order to generate or prompt player activity.
• Take actions necessary to correct any identified problem areas; and/or manage short- and long-range planning activities that include multi-year training/work plans that are the products of subordinate organizational projects/programs.
• Provide courses on the basic fundamentals of an Incident Command System. This instruction must be rigorous; relevant to federal, state, local, and private entities; and conducive to safety and environmental protection.
• Provide courses on Intermediate ICS 300/400 for Expanding Incidents; course will identify purpose, participant involvement and key outcomes through the meetings and work periods of the planning cycle; including developing and briefing on incident objectives, strategies, and tactics for the next operational.
• Provide courses on the advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS) within a complex incident. Course will explain how major incidents engender special management challenges. Describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established. Describe the circumstances in which Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are established.
• Provide courses on All-Hazards Incident Management; course will provide roles and responsibilities for the Incident Commander and Liaison Officers in developing the common operating picture for an incident.
• Provide resident courses and education requirements in Table 13–5 for EMs IAW DA PAM 525-27.

Qualifications:

• Secret security clearance
• BA/BS in related field (preferred/Not Required)
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) subject matter expertise with a minimum of five years’ experience in conducting exercise assessment and evaluations.
• 5 years military and or civilian experience in evaluating exercises and evaluating multi-agency, multi-disciplinary, and multi-jurisdictional emergencies based on risks from identified hazards and threats, including incidents with cascading impacts.
• FEMA Train the Trainer certified and NIMS qualified.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) courses, and Incident Management System (IMS) course.
• Experience in the development and application of new methods, approaches, and technology.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.