Training and Development Specialist 1 or 2 en Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA

About the Department

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Training and Development Specialist 1 or 2

Posted Date: September 15, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Type: 1-Full-Time Position

Location: Southwest Public Health District 8-2,  Albany, Georgia

        District Office of Emergency Preparedness

(Based on qualifications/experience)

Paygrade/Salary: G-$36,022,  I-$42,536

Job Code(s): GSP120 or GSP121

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (employer-matched) 401(k) plan, Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

Position Duties

• Serves 14-county health district
• Assesses training needs of staff and community partners
• Plans and/or coordinates training sessions, drills, and exercises for the agency and its partners.
• Utilizes exercises meeting state and federal guidelines/standards as training activities
• Evaluates training and learning outcomes
• Participates in general Emergency Preparedness planning and response activities 
• May require weekend and/or evening work
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains HIPAA standards
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience providing educational, training, or instructional services in Emergency Preparedness. Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs. 

Other Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree in a related area
• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health  
• Computer skills (Office suite)
• Greater than one year of experience providing education, training, or instructional services in functional area
• The ability to hitch, tow, and back a trailer
• Experience developing collaborations/partnerships
• Emergency Preparedness Experience
• NIMS/ICS Courses: 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
• WEBEOC, GHA911, and ReadyOp Communication system experience
• Bilingual-Spanish and English

A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This Position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This Position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.