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DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This position is located within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The division is a dynamic and diverse team that is committed to developing, administering and coordinating comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security programs. The Division’s work ensures the safety and security of Colorado and its infrastructure through unity of effort with local, tribal, state, federal, private, and nongovernmental partners.
Our Mission: To lead and support Colorado's effort to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazards events.
Our Vision: A prepared, safe and resilient Colorado!
Our Core Values: Service, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Vision and Excellence.
Our Guiding Principles: Results-Focused, Innovative, Service-Oriented and Employee-Centric.
Our mission is accomplished through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing terrorist attacks and other criminal activity, coordinating resources for response to a disaster and supporting subsequent recovery efforts. The division also serves as the conduit for state and federal funding to prepare for and recover from all hazard events. The division accomplishes its mission through the following offices:
- Director's Office
- Office of Emergency Management
- Office of Grants Management (Formerly Office of Preparedness)
- Office of Security and Prevention Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC)
- Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC)
ABOUT THE WORK UNIT
The Office of Emergency Management conducts the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Mitigation and Recovery) in coordination with other State Agencies and in support of local jurisdictions. It integrates emergency management efforts across all levels of government, including state, local, tribal and federal.
Planning Section:
The section leads OEM’s strategic, operational, continuity, and whole community planning efforts. It also manages the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessment program. The section is organized into three work units:
- Operational Planning
- Planning, Assessments, and Strategy
- Access and Functional Needs Planning
All units provide planning support to the division, state agencies and stakeholders, and local emergency managers, as required. This includes, but is not limited to:
- State Emergency Operations Plan
- Resource Mobilization Plans
- Office of Emergency Management Strategic Plan
- Continuity of Government Plan
- Continuity of Operations Plans
- Whole community inclusion planning, to include leading the Access and Functional Needs Subcommittee of the state Homeland Security and All-Hazards Senior Advisory Committee (HSAC)
- Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessments (CEPA)
- State Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (THIRA/SPR)
- Colorado Emergency Planning Commission / Local Emergency Planning Commission administrative support
- Incident-specific plans to support the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
- Staffing the SEOC during emergencies, disasters, or other events that require state-level support
ABOUT THE POSITION
The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational, state-level All Hazard planning services to the division before, during and after emergencies and disasters. This position manages the State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) program, which consists of development and maintenance of the SEOP and its components, to include the Base Plan, Emergency Support Function (ESF) and Recovery Support Functions (RSF) annexes, incident annexes, the Resource Mobilization Annex, and other necessary annexes. This position also ensures the SEOP program complies with Emergency Management Accreditation Program requirements, to include planning documentation and maintaining a master SEOP revision schedule. This position provides operational and administrative support to the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission (CEPC), maintains the division’s library of high hazard dam emergency action plans, and coordinates section training with the SEOC Exercise Officer. During SEOC activations, this position may serve in the SEOC Planning Section and may lead or support planning teams and plan development. This position may also be tasked to lead or support other special planning projects as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
All-Hazards Planning, Coordination, and Analysis
Provides general All Hazards planning services to the Office of Emergency Management before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. This position manages the State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) program.
Responsible for development and maintenance of the SEOP and its components, which include:
- Base Plan
- Emergency Support Function (ESF) annexes
- Recovery Support Function (RSF) annexes
- Incident annexes
- Resource Mobilization Annex, including the Distribution Management Appendix
- Other necessary annexes
- Ensures the SEOP program complies with Emergency Management Accreditation Program requirements, to include:
- Planning documentation
- Maintaining a master SEOP revision schedule
This position provides operational and administrative support to the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission (CEPC), to include monthly meetings and the annual Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Conference. Maintains the division’s library of high hazard dam emergency action plans. This position will also lead or support other special planning projects, such as pre-election security planning.
Special Projects and Duties as Assigned
- Support the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessment
- Strategic planning
- Whole community inclusion planning
- Continuity of operations planning
State Emergency Operations Center Support
- Serve in the Planning Section during certain SEOC activations, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays when required.
- Support SEOC Planning efforts through:
- Incident Support Plan development and production
- Lead or participate in Lifeline Planning Teams
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility negotiable.
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A hybrid work model is utilized, requiring in-office attendance on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday.
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Overnight travel may be required for purposes such as stakeholder engagement, training, or professional development, typically constituting 10% of total work time.
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During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), may be required to report to the SEOC during non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria for consideration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of experience in a position that required leading or participating in planning projects, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing.
OR
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in a position that required leading or participating in planning projects, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing.
OR
A Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in a position that required leading or participating in planning projects, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing.
Note:
*Application work history and supplemental questions must clearly articulate relevant professional experience as applicable to the position.
*If using education to substitute for experience a transcript as described under "Complete Applications" must be submitted at the time of application to meet this qualification.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability work both independently and as part of a team
- High proficiency in Microsoft or Google Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Presenting to senior leadership or large groups
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Ability to set and maintain project schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading complex planning projects.
- Experience writing operational plans, especially those focused on homeland security or emergency management
- Experience interpreting and implementing federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
- State government experience
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam and a fingerprint based criminal history search.
- Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License
- Must be a resident of Colorado at time of application submission
- During activations of the SEOC, this position may be required to report to the SEOC during nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- This position is grant funded until June 2026 with a probability to being extended beyond this date. The employee will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights at the time of employment.
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination
