Strategy, Assessment, and Plans Specialist

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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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

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Description of Job

DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This position is located within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) 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 (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.

Plans Section:

The section leads the Division’s integrated preparedness and strategic planning efforts and is organized into three work units:

• Operational Planning
• Preparedness Planning
• 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 Plans
• Continuity of Government Plans
• Continuity of Operations Plans
• Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessments (CEPA)
• State Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (THIRA/SPR)
• Access and Functional Planning Commission/Local Emergency Planning Commission administrative support state Homeland Security and All-Hazards Senior Advisory Committee (HSAC)
• Incident-specific plans to support the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and/or the Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC)
• Staffing the SEOC during emergencies, disasters, or other events that require state-level support

About the Job

The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational and administrative support to the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessment (CEPA) Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate, lead CEPA sessions
• Supporting operations and administration of the CEPA Program.
• Updating CEPA curriculum to ensure currency and relevance.
• Conducting pre-session stakeholder information and preparation briefings.
• Providing inputs to the CEPA Program Budget.
• Maintaining CEPA Program Master Schedule.
• Identifying lessons learned and best practices for the CEPA Program.
• Supporting the development of analyses of CEPA findings to present to Cabinet Members, the Homeland Security and All-Hazards Senior Advisory Committee (HSAC), the Director of the Department of Public Safety, the DHSEM Director, and other senior emergency management stakeholders.
• Assists in the development of the federally-required, annual State Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (THIRA/SPR).
• Supports the development and maintenance of:
• DHSEM Continuity Plan
• The State of Colorado Continuity Program
• The OEM Strategic Plan
• Special pre-incident planning efforts as assigned by the Plans Section Supervisor
• During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), may serve as a planning team member, developing long term plans to meet SEOC objectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Monday - Friday 8am-5:pm (Some flexibility on schedule)
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office) with the potential to change
• Occasional meetings/training and visits to stakeholders/partners/subrecipients.
• During activations of the SEOC, may be required to report to the SEOC during nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• 20-35% travel required for meetings, conferences, trainings, and exercises as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria and be clearly articulated on the application work history and supplemental questions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of full-time demonstrated professional experience facilitating, instructing, and/or public speaking that includes plan writing.

OR

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of full-time demonstrated professional experience facilitating, instructing, and/or public speaking that includes plan writing.
OR
A Master's degree and one (1) year of full-time demonstrated professional experience facilitating, instructing, and/or public speaking that includes plan writing.

Applicants must attach the following documents to their application, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• a current 2-page resume or CV
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred

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

• Continuity planning experience
• Strategic planning experience
• Policy development
• Curriculum development
• Project management

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 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.
• Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) training courses 100, 200, and 700 within the first year 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).
• Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from educational institutions outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
• Comparative Analysis:
• Include astructured application review by a panel of SMEs.
• May include a skills assessment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,872.00 - $76,536.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Centennial, CO 80112

Salary : $58,872 - $76,536