Mutual Aid Program Coordinator
State of Colorado
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Job summary
State of Colorado is seeking an EMAC Program Coordinator within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The role directs Colorado’s EMAC program, coordinating interstate mutual aid and rapid resource deployment during emergencies.
The position requires seven years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to guide statewide outreach and ensure fiscal compliance.
Qualifications
- Seven (7) years of relevant experience in mutual aid, resource management, or emergency management (response or recovery) operations.
Responsibilities
- Design EMAC program: create, implement, and manage Colorado's EMAC program and rapid resource procurement.
- Coordinate mutual aid and interstate deployments and ensure proper reimbursement workflows.
- Lead statewide outreach, training, and coordination with partners across government and NGOs.
- Oversee compliance with EMAC policies, fiscal controls, and incident response procedures.
Skills
Education
Job description
Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
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.
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.
This position is open 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.
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
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.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.
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.
The Field Operations Section provides emergency management expertise across the five mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery to counties and municipalities. The unit provides technical and programmatic emergency management assistance in support of State and Local homeland security and emergency management goals. This work unit assists counties and municipalities with all- hazards emergency operations plans, mitigation plans and community preparedness and resiliency plans.
Field Operations assists communities and municipalities with training and exercises and emergency management professional development. This work unit coordinates and integrates the efforts of field representatives from other state agencies and departments. Field Services transmits local requirements to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and provides local situational understanding and awareness to OEM. During incidents, Field Operations serves as the OEM liaison to local emergency management agencies.
Additionally, this work unit manages and oversees the five state all-hazards incident management teams and Auxiliary Communications Unit. It provides training opportunities to the teams and monitors team qualification and availability.
A hybrid work model is utilized, requiring in-office attendance a minimum of three (3) days per week.
Work unit core hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility.
May require to be on-call during emergency activations that may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Requires regular in-state travel (up to 5 nights/month) and occasional out-of-state travel (up to 3 weeks/year).
This position serves as the Designated Contact (DC) for Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) program, directing Colorado's participation in the nationwide emergency resource support network and managing interstate mutual aid operations and resource coordination during emergencies and disasters. Under the supervision of the Central Area Field Manager, the EMAC Program Coordinator is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing Colorado’s EMAC program. This role oversees the expedited procurement and deployment of critical resources during emergencies, coordinates aid sent to or received from other states. The position also leads statewide outreach, training, mutual aid optimization, and post-deployment financial reconciliation.
Create, implement, and manage the State of Colorado EMAC program. This mission critical function is responsible for the expedited procurement of resources from across the nation to respond to a rapidly expanding disaster/emergency in Colorado. Conversely, this position will coordinate Colorado's assistance to other states during their times of need. EMAC or other mutual aid resources may include trained position/skill specific first responders and/or equipment/supplies. The EMAC Program Coordinator will serve as the critical node and as an essential subject matter expert relied upon by senior leadership to execute the program and possess decision making authority for the acquisition and deployment of these essential resources. Due to the nature of disasters, this position is on‑call for these responsibilities 24/7. This work may extend to future interstate mutual aid compacts that Colorado becomes party to, including regional or international agreements.
Designs, implements, and manages the state’s comprehensive framework for interstate all-hazards resource utilization through the curation of Mission‑Ready Packages (MRPs). Formulates state‑level guidelines, templates, and cost‑modeling standards that allow state, local, tribal, and non‑governmental entities to tier their capabilities. Evaluates existing mutual aid systems and invents new processes to increase resource visibility within the State's inventory tracking software (e.g., WebEOC or similar platforms) and the EMAC Operations System or EMAC Mutual Aid Support System. Regularly assess Colorado’s mutual aid programmatic readiness using tools available through the Compact, including the Planner+ platform, and report readiness and gaps to office leadership.
Formulates, organizes, and executes a strategic statewide education and outreach program targeting government (local, tribal, state) and non-government partners (NGOs, private sector, volunteer groups). Develops curriculum and instructs training courses focused on mutual aid protocols, mutual aid legal frameworks, liability protections, and deployment reimbursement requirements. Represents DHSEM on regional and national boards or councils to benchmark Colorado's mutual aid capabilities. Conducts continual process improvement by assessing the applicability and effectiveness of EMAC programs and policies in other EMAC member programs, determining whether practices are suited for adoption in Colorado.
Establishes policy guidelines, designs operational workflows, and provides executive oversight for the financial reconciliation and reimbursement cycle post‑deployment. Serves as the ultimate technical authority validating federal and state reimbursement documentation packages. Audits complex financial portfolios submitted by deploying agencies to ensure strict adherence to mutual aid compact requirements, minimizing the risk of funding de‑obligations or audit failures.
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in mutual aid, resource management, or emergency management (response or recovery) operations.
A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience in mutual aid, resource management, or emergency management (response or recovery) operations.
A Master's Degree and two (2) years of relevant experience in mutual aid, resource management, or emergency management (response or recovery) operations.
Please Note: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
Experience in acute resource management/mobilization and/or supervision of mutual aid through government channels.
Emergency management experience, particularly in response and recovery operations.
Experience navigating legal and financial requirements of multi-state compacts, particularly the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
Strong verbal, written, and presentations skills.
Experience presenting or training diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders.
Project or program management experience at an individual contributor or management level.
Experience working across multiple computer, financial, and project management software systems during periods of significant updates or change.
Experience navigating standard government fiscal rules and regulations, validation of financial documentation, and application of fiscal controls.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history.
- Must be able to participate in State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during activations that may include during nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Must be valid Colorado Driver's License.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
Must be able to regular travel 10% (in-state travel and occasional out‑of state).
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge
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