Northwest Area Field Manager

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 7,700 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The Field Manager at State of Colorado provides technical emergency management assistance to local, state, and tribal agencies across all phases of disaster response. The role emphasizes regional capacity-building through plans, training, and exercises for first responders and officials.

Strong background in emergency management is required, with certifications and experience guiding interagency coordination.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of professional experience in emergency management planning and response operations.
• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional experience in emergency management planning and response operations.
• Master's Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in emergency management planning and response operations.
• Please note an unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recurring, in-depth on-site visits with assigned jurisdictions to oversee emergency management, mitigation, grants monitoring, and plan development.
• Plan and implement regional forums for strategic, long-term, and contingency planning.
• Provide technical assistance for all-hazard events to mitigate impacts on infrastructure, government services, and public safety.
• Designate a single point of contact for incident management implementation.
• Ensure all emergency response personnel receive appropriate training.
• Coordinate response activities across all levels of personnel and neighboring jurisdictions.
• Define specific organizational roles and responsibilities for all functions.

Job description

Department Information

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.

Please Note: This position will be assigned to work primarily with partners in the Northwest region. The Northwest region includes the following counties: Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit

If selected for the position, you must reside within 50 miles of the Northwest region or be willing to relocate. Please see a map of the Northwest region this position is assigned to here,

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 V

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,686 - $7,985/month; $92,232 - $95,820/year

Full Salary Range: $7,686 - $12,299/month; $92,232 - $147,588/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.

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

Description of Job

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.

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.

Work Environment

100% Remote

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

About The Job

The Field Manager provides technical emergency management assistance to local, State, and Tribal agencies across all phases of disaster response. This role focuses on strengthening regional capacity through the development of plans, training, and exercises for first responders and elected/appointed officials. Additionally, the Field Manager fosters interagency cooperation, integrates State and federal response activities with local authorities, and coordinates complex, multi-disciplinary efforts to address evolving security threats.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Response Assistance

• Conduct recurring, in-depth on-site visits with assigned jurisdictions to oversee emergency management, mitigation, grants monitoring, and plan development.
• Plan and implement regional forums for strategic, long-term, and contingency planning.
• Provide technical assistance for all-hazard events to mitigate impacts on infrastructure, government services, and public safety.
• Designate a single point of contact for incident management implementation.
• Ensure all emergency response personnel receive appropriate training.
• Coordinate response activities across all levels of personnel and neighboring jurisdictions.
• Define specific organizational roles and responsibilities for all functions.

Exercise Assistance

• Coordinate and facilitate all-hazards emergency management exercises to validate plans and training.
• Identify training needs and resource availability through mutual aid and inter-agency coordination.
• Support the development of large-scale exercises (10+ jurisdictions, 50+ agencies, 300+ participants) ensuring compliance with federal (NIMS) standards.

Grant and Planning Assistance

• Provide technical assistance to EMPG-recipient jurisdictions for contract compliance and financial/program reporting.
• Work with jurisdictions to develop and upgrade local emergency operations plans.
• Implement agency participation in the State Resource Inventory and Status System (WebEOC/Connect Colorado) and mutual aid agreements.
• Identify additional grant assistance sources to support local and regional capacity-building.

Training Assistance

• Present training courses and education forums for first responders and local elected officials.
• Develop curriculum, provide classroom instruction, and evaluate content for future revisions.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in the Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
• Obtain and maintain credentials for instructing all-hazards emergency management, homeland security, and federal compliance courses.

Hazard Analysis Assistance

• Assist in the development and updates of hazard analyses, including assessments of vulnerable populations and local resource capabilities.
• Support efforts to assess terrorism threats and risks to critical infrastructure and key assets.

Situational Awareness

• Maintain 24/7 situational awareness of area incidents and serve as duty officer when required.
• Coordinate with emergency management stakeholders (health, law enforcement, fire, medical, etc.) and non-traditional disciplines (agriculture, utilities).
• Integrate response activities with State Departments and federal agencies.

Activation Response

• Serve as the agency representative between the response management structure and the State EOC during activations.
• Provide expertise on local assets, geographic information, and state/federal resources.
• When designated as the Field Incident Coordinating Officer (FICO), extend the authority of the Director of the Office of Emergency Management.
• Manage disaster-related activities to maximize resource utilization and increase local emergency response capability.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Eight (8) years of professional experience in emergency management planning and response operations.

OR Education And Experience, Knowledge, Skills

A Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional experience in emergency management planning and response operations.

or

A Master's Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in emergency management planning and response operations.

• Please note an unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications And Competencies

• Experience in the five mission areas of emergency management (Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery)
• Experience with federal grant programs, particularly EMPG
• Field Operations experience.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing a geographically dispersed team.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentations skills.
• Experience integrating information from multiple sources and maintain situational awareness during complex incidents.
• Completion of FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications: IMS 100, 200, 300, 400, and NIMS IS-800.
• Certification as a Professional Emergency Manager (CEM) or Advance Professional Series.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Must reside or live within 50 miles of Northwest region or relocate within a year of hire.

Appeal Rights

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 the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: [e-mail].

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.