SEOC Planning Section Chief

Emergency Preparedness & Communication Specialist V

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. 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. State Emergency Operations Center Section (SEOC): The State Emergency Operations Center within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) includes the Operations Unit, the Logistics Unit and the State Emergency Operations Center (State EOC). This section is responsible for maintaining day-to-day situational awareness of the state-wide emergency management environment and activities. It coordinates directly with other sections within OEM as well as with external partners to develop a comprehensive picture of the environment and assess key indicators of stability. The section collects and disseminates information to Division Leadership, Department Leadership, the Governor's office, state agencies, and local jurisdictions before, during and after an incident or disaster and makes recommendations pertaining to response and recovery decisions and actions. The section develops and promulgates state processes and procedures for requesting and providing incident and disaster response and recovery resources to jurisdictions having authority and other state agencies. It executes these processes and procedures as required. The section maintains 24-hour communications monitoring and availability to jurisdictions having authority. The section develops and maintains current State EOC response plans and standard operating procedures for rapidly elevating the operational level of the center and operating it as required. The section oversees both internal and external State EOC position training, inclusive of Emergency Response Coordinators (ERC) and conducts exercises to test the State EOC. The section is the primary point of coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies for response activities before, during and after an incident or disaster.

The Planning Chief oversees the SEOC planning unit staff who collect, process and organize situation information, prepare situation summaries and develop projections and forecasts related to the incident. The SEOC Plans Chief serves as the SEOC Plans Chief, overseeing the multi-agency emergency operations planning process within defined operational periods. Serves as the SEOC Plans Chief, overseeing the multi-agency emergency operations planning process within defined operational periods. Deputy Officer serves as a duty officer to the SEOC as directed on the duty officer.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration. Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills Eight (8) years of experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Response, or Military Response that includes planning. OR Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills A Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Response, or Military Response that includes planning. OR A Master's degree and two (2) year of experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Response, or Military Response that includes planning. Conditions of Employment Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking. Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. During activations of the SEOC, this position may be required to report to the SEOC during nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be able to successfully complete travel requirements to attend meetings, training and visit stakeholders/partners/subrecipients as required for the position with minimal or no business interruption.