Planning Coordinator

This position is open to Colorado state residents only.

This is a Grant Funded position funded through June 2026 with a high probability for renewal once it expires.

This recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace.

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits

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 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

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility negotiable.
• A hybrid work model is utilized, requiring in-office attendance on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday.
• Overnight travel may be required for purposes such as stakeholder engagement, training, or professional development, typically constituting 10% of total work time.
• 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.OREducation 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.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications: are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
• Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. Each answer (1-4) should be no longer than one page.
• Military Veterans:If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
• Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video.
• Resumes, Cover Letters or other documents submitted: Will Not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
• Comparative Analysis:
• Include astructured application review by a panel of SMEs.
• Tentative interviews : December 18th - 23th

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,544.00 - $96,768.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Centennial, CO 80112

Salary : $71,544 - $96,768