Integrated Preparedness Section Supervisor

Emergency Preparedness & Communications Specialist VI

The Colorado Department of Public Safety is looking for an Emergency Preparedness & Communications Specialist VI. This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. A list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our mission is to engage employees working together to safeguard lives and provide diverse public safety services to local communities. Our vision is to create safer and more resilient communities across Colorado. Our core values are unity, honor, and service. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State is committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Classification and Salary: Emergency Preparedness & Communications Specialist VI. Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,071 - $10,493/month; $96,852- $125,916/year. Full Salary Range: $8,071 - $12,914/month; $96,852 - $154,968/year. Benefits include medical and dental options, short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellness program, discounts through BenefitHub, medical leave, flexible work arrangements, retirement benefits, time off, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

Description of Job

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is a consolidated Emergency Management and Homeland Security team. The division's mission is to lead and support Colorado's efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all-hazard events. 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.

The Integrated Preparedness Section is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Integrated Preparedness Planning (IPP) Cycle at both the division, regional, and local levels. This cycle is based on the Planning, Organizing, Equipping, Training, Exercising (POETE) model. The cycle also includes evaluation of plans, processes, and procedures and continuous improvement to ensure that all jurisdictions have the capabilities to handle threats and hazards. To be successful, the Section must work collaboratively and cooperatively with its partner sections in the Office of Emergency Management, the Office of Grants Management, and the Office of Prevention and Security CIAC. Integration efforts also include information from the efforts of the integrated preparedness planning at local and regional levels. The Integrated Preparedness Section works closely with county emergency managers and regional Homeland Security Coordinators on IPPs that will help to inform the DHSEM IPP.

Work Environment: Hybrid, minimum three days in the Centennial office. Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility available. On-Call Status could be required at times -- During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) this position may be required to report to the SEOC during nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

About the Job

This position implements the Integrated Preparedness Planning process and manages an integrated statewide comprehensive emergency management training and exercise program. It facilitates and resources for county and municipal emergency management agency training and exercise program. It coordinates and collaborates with federal, state, and local stakeholders to integrate input into the State and Division IPP. It oversees the development of a state training and exercise program and sets priorities and commits resources to support the program.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration:

• Nine (9) years of relevant experience in Integrated Preparedness Planning that includes managing an integrated comprehensive emergency management training and exercise program.
• A combination of related education and relevant experience in Integrated Preparedness Planning that includes managing an integrated comprehensive emergency management training and exercise program equal to nine (9) years. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, transcripts must be attached at the time of application.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and reference checking.
• On-call status may be required at times.

Supplemental Information

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: View email address on click.appcast.io.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.