Job Description

Workforce Surge Trainer

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $26.61 - $42.22 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 8/21/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Workforce Surge Trainer plays a critical role in building and sustaining the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) emergency response readiness. This position combines strategic workforce management with end-to-end instructional design—leading the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of volunteer response personnel while developing and delivering targeted training programs, operational protocols, and high-level communications.

• Develop, review, and refine plans and protocols.
• Manage the recruitment, onboarding, retention, and engagement of the DHHS emergency response team.
• Conducts training needs assessments and recommends training programs.
• Develops and implements training, teaching aids and devices to meet training needs.
• Delivers presentations, training, or instruction to staff.
• Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.

Supplemental Information

• This position is currently a hybrid of two (2) in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• The ability to work independently with little supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The ability to manage projects, including milestone tracking, to achieve objectives.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has emergency management or volunteer management experience.
• The ability to work with all levels of management and staff.
• The ability to work as a member of a team.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Preference may be given to applicants:

• With a Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Social Work, Education, or other closely related field.
• Have previous working experience working in emergency management and/or volunteer management.
• Experience with adult learning theory, instructional design, curriculum development, or training development and implementation.
• Experience building effective working relationships with others.

About the Role

Location –
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information on the Office of Preparedness and Response, please visit our website

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.