Arizona DEMA Course Instructor

These positions require that the successful candidate(s) currently reside within reasonable daily commuting distance from worksite locations in Arizona.

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: AZ DEMA Course Instructor

• Full Time or Part Time: Part-time (PRN)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly
• Compensation: $55-60/hour
• Travel/Location: Travel to onsite locations within the State of Arizona

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Leading and Facilitating: Instructors deliver course content, lead discussions, and guide participants through exercises and simulations.
• Assessing Learning: They evaluate student understanding through various methods, such as written tests, practical exercises, and oral presentations.
• Managing the Learning Environment: Instructors create a positive and engaging learning environment, considering the needs of a diverse audience and managing potential disruptions.
• Utilizing Learning Resources: They effectively use various teaching strategies and learning resources, including visual aids, handouts, and technology, to enhance the learning experience.

• Applying ICS Curriculum Principles: Instructors demonstrate a thorough understanding of concepts within various AZ DEMA course tracks, such as NIMS/ICS, HAZMAT, Communications, General Emergency Management, Recovery/Mitigation, Public Information, HSEEP, etc.
• Providing Specialized Knowledge: They may have expertise in specific areas of emergency management and/or incident management, such as the role of the Incident Commander, EOC Manager/Director, Command Staff, or General Staff.
• Sharing Practical Experience: Instructors often draw upon their own experiences in real-world incidents or exercises to illustrate key concepts and best practices.

•  Curriculum Development: Some instructors may also be involved in developing or updating training materials, ensuring they align with current FEMA/DHS, AZ DEMA and/ or NIMS/ICS guidelines and best practices. 
• Administrative Tasks: This may include maintaining records, submitting reports, and communicating with training coordinators.

• Promoting Safety: Instructors ensure a safe learning environment and may be involved in addressing potential safety concerns or incidents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Deep understanding of  Incident Management/Emergency Management: Thorough knowledge of the guiding doctrine, concepts, and principles in emergency management and incident management areas of subject-matter expertise.  Understanding of local, state, tribal, and federal interagency cooperation and coordination within an incident management/emergency management context.

Course-specific expertise: In-depth knowledge of the content of the particular courses you are qualified to instruct from the AZ DEMA course catalog.

Instructional techniques: Proficiency in adult education methodologies and recognized instructional techniques to effectively deliver the curriculum and facilitate learning.

Communication skills: Strong oral and written communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly, engage students, and manage classroom discussions.

Facilitation skills: Ability to foster collaborative learning environments and facilitate discussions and exercises that enhance skill development.

Technology proficiency: Comfort and familiarity with technology used for online or in-person instruction, including video conferencing, presentation software, and learning platforms.

Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust teaching methods and content to meet the diverse learning styles and experience levels of students. 

Operational experience: Demonstrated ability to apply course principles in real-world incidents, planned events, or exercises within the past five years, ideally in a mid-level or higher incident/emergency management position (Command, General Staff, or Unit Leader roles).

Leadership and Mentorship: For lead instructors, the ability to effectively lead and guide unit instructors and potentially fill in for absent team members.

Professionalism: Adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by FEMA and AZ DEMA.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients at locations in Arizona.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Experience/Education Required:

The following are the general qualifications of instructors delivering AZ DEMA courses. Instructors must be experienced in emergency management, first responder or other related functional areas with expertise in the subject matter they are expected to instruct. Experience and prior learning may include:

• Prior completion of the course they will be teaching

• Recent, relevant and response focused service

• Relevant - related to the course they will be instructing
• Recent – preferably within the past five years
• Response Focused – experience is during real-world incidents, planned events, or exercises that required a written incident action plan (IAP) and/or went more than one operational period

Subject Matter Expertise: You must have experience and knowledge in facilitating or instructing the specific course subject area. AZ DEMA’s current course tracks include: Communications, CERT, Emergency Management Instructor Skills, General Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials, HSEEP, Mass Care, NIMS/ICS All-Hazards Position Specific, Public Information, Mitigation/Recovery, School Safety, Weather and Warning Coordination.

Practical/Organizational Experience: A minimum of five years of documented emergency management/public safety work experience within the last ten years, preferably at the supervisor level or above, is required, including on incidents, planned events, or exercises.

Required Courses: You need to have successfully completed the required courses for each course/course track you are qualified to teach per FEMA/AZ DEMA requirements.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Documented previous experience as an emergency management/incident management course instructor in the State of Arizona.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

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