Departmental Manager 14 / SSB/EMHSD / Training and Exercise Section / Training and Exercise Unit

This position oversees the Training and Exercise Unit in the Michigan State Police (MSP), EMHSD. The Training and Exercise Unit is comprised of staff who support the statewide Emergency Management Training and Exercise programs. This position will also lead and conduct local exercise support for all the State of Michigan (SOM) Counties and municipalities with independently established Public Act (PA) 390 programs.

Staff within this Unit serve as Training Officers, as recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to ensure the most recent national training programs are made available to Michigan’s emergency managers and first responders. These team members are also responsible for the Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) Program, to include updating and maintaining the course curriculum, conducting PEM exams, and monitoring maintenance of PEM designees as required. In addition, training staff are responsible for statewide program administration of Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 trainings, and All-Hazard Incident Management Team (AHIMT) training for the EMHSD, State Emergency Management Coordinators (SEMCs), local emergency management programs, tribal programs, and the private sector.

Staff within this Unit serve as the State Exercise Officer, as recognized by the FEMA, responsible for federal and state level exercises, as well as the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) exercises. Staff within this unit will ensure coordination of the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) exercise requirements, both at the state and local levels. Staff members provide technical assistance to state and local programs, as well as private sector agencies, to ensure preparedness to respond to any emergency or incident within the SOM. Exercises conducted at the state level by staff will prepare an After-Action Report (AAR) to include an Improvement Plan for which items will be assigned and tracked.

This position will serve as a local exercise officer for the MSP/EMHSD. This position is essential to ensure local and tribal emergency management agencies, as well as private partner entities, are prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from terrorist events, natural disasters, and human-made disasters.

This position serves on the MSP/EMHSD exercise planning/design team to ensure local and tribal agencies, as well as private partner entities, have a role in the overall program. This position will assist in researching, developing, delivering, and coordinating exercise training and provide direct assistance and guidance to local and tribal agencies, as well as private partners, in the areas of exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and AAR.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.

[HA2.1] The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application. View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalManager.pdf

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.