Operational Training and Exercise Associate

Team Rubicon is seeking an Operational Training and Exercise Associate to work within the Field Operations Section of Team Rubicon’s national headquarters. Whoever fills the role will report directly to the Director of Field Operations and be responsible for the development, construction and management of Team Rubicon’s Training and Exercise programs. As this is an entry level position, the proper candidate should be eager to develop and grow their career and experience within the disaster management world, but knowledgeable in the practices and theories relating to their assigned duties.

Duties

Develops, coordinates, and conducts a national, regional, and state training and exercise program that enhances Team Rubicon’s domestic and international response capacity and is compliant with NIMS standards.

Understands Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) exercise and design concepts.

Manages a variety of Team Rubicon initiatives and programs having to do with emergency response training, readiness and planning.

Provides updates the National, Regional, and State Response plans, annexes, and appendices and, SOP's for operational response based on outcomes from the training and exercise program.

Assists in developing, recommending and coordinating the implementation of new procedures for the assigned billeted and position specific functions within Team Rubicon organizational structure.

Develops and defines parameters of projects and programs from general emergency management concepts.

Organizes, coordinates and collaborates with groups of agency representatives to include federal and state training coordinators in the development and implementation of training, testing, and exercise (TT&E) projects.

Monitors program implementation progress and compliance.

Assists with the preparation of the annual TT&E budget proposal and management of budget.

Represents Team Rubicon at various governmental and professional meetings.

Compiles and maintains training and exercise records for internal reports as well as local, state, and federal agencies.

Coordinates, plans, and participates in external agency (federal, regional, state, VOAD) emergency management training, workshops, and conferences; test and evaluates training exercises.

Coordinates, plans, and executes emergency management training, workshops, and conferences; test and evaluates training exercises internal to Team Rubicon.

Demonstrates exemplary communication skills.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a four year degree in Emergency/Disaster Management or related field or extensive relevant pre-entry experience and/or a relevant professional qualification. Practical experience, such as voluntary work for a disaster relief or humanitarian organization, may be advantageous as well.

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

The ability to communicate with people at all levels; The ability to maintain records and prepare reports; A thorough approach and attention to detail; The ability to be both logical and creative in a high-pressure situation; A flexible attitude, with the ability to manage a range of tasks at the same time; The ability to work to deadlines; Experience in effectively delivering emergency/disaster management training; Proficiency in computer and communication equipment operation. Background Check - Must pass a criminal (CBI) background check.

Special Requirements

Ability to travel. May be on-call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. The person filling this position may be required to complete training courses as recommended and made available by Team Rubicon.

This position will be based out of the Team Rubicon headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Relocation expenses will not be provided.

Candidate must hold a Green Card or be a Citizen of the United States of America.

Learn more about Team Rubicon:

Website: www.TeamRubiconUSA.org Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TeamRubicon Twitter: @TeamRubicon

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating exceptional writing skills to:jobs@TeamRubiconUSA.org