Integrated Preparedness Specialist

State of Colorado; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental options

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Program (State of Health)

Discounts via BenefitHub

Health Savings Account

FMLA/FAMLI leave

Hybrid work arrangements

PERA retirement benefits

Paid holidays and leave

EAP (C-SEAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Credit Union of Colorado membership

Job summary

The State of Colorado's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is hiring an Emergency Preparedness and Communications Specialist IV with a hybrid work model and a salary range reflecting state standards. You'll coordinate emergency communications, support local jurisdictions, and advance safety for Coloradans through integrated planning and preparedness activities within OEM, contributing to a safer Colorado.

Anticipated hiring range: $72,264 to $93,948 per year.

Job description

This position is only open to only to Colorado state residents.

An eligible 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 - 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

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.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We are 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 and Communications Specialist IV

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,022 - $7,829/month; $72,264 - $93,948/year

Full Salary Range: $6,022 - $9,636/month; $72,264 - $115,632/year

Benefits:

We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
• The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
• Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
• State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
• We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

About the Work Unit

This position is located within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). 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.

Integrated Preparedness Section: The Integrated Preparedness Section is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Integrated Preparedness Planning (IPP) Cycle at both the division, multi-jurisdictional 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 Public Safety Communications, and the Office of Prevention and Security - CIAC. Integration efforts also include information from the efforts of the integrated preparedness planning at local and multi-jurisdictional levels. The Integrated Preparedness Section works closely with county emergency managers on IPPs that will help to inform the State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) IPP.

Work Environment

Work unit core hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility.

A hybrid work model is utilized