Training and Development Coordinator Sr

Title: Training and Development Coordinator Sr

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $89,614 - $96,272

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement for a 1 year period ending June 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Office of Emergency Preparedness is seeking a highly organized and experienced Training & Development Coordinator Senior to develop, deliver, and coordinate comprehensive training and exercise programs that enhance emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience. This position plays a critical role in ensuring staff, partners, and stakeholders receive high-quality training that supports organizational readiness and compliance with applicable standards.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of adult learning theory and training methods, needs assessments, organizational development, information technology related to education/training (including distance learning and learning management systems), and program evaluation
• Requires group facilitation expertise including effective oral and written communication skills
• Requires ability to work effectively as a member of teams including public health staff, healthcare and emergency management partners
• Demonstrated ability to teach, communicate, and consult constructively
• Strong problem-solving, customer relations, and leadership skills
• Experience in developing instructional plans and supporting methods and materials
• Ability to manage logistical, administrative, and contractual details associated with the program
• Travel may be required

Additional Considerations

• Substantial experience providing education/training programs preferred
• Experience in emergency preparedness and response.
• Knowledge of public health.
• Knowledge of and experience with HSEEP exercises preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero

Phone: (804) 864-7000

Email: Isis.Romero@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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