Strategy Assessments and Plans Specialist

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58872 - 76536

Posted on: 02-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

This position is open to Colorado state residents only.

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order Ddue tobeing critical to protecting the health life and safety of Coloradans.

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 EEODUtilizationReport (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

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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

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!

Careers with a purpose:

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.

Youll 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.

Unmatched Benefits

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
- 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.
- State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
- Job protected medical leave under theFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
- Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
- Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
- We offer unmatched 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) visitColorado PERAfor details.
- CDPS provides generous time off including11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leaveand 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.
- Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
- Credit Union of Coloradomembership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits please visitState of Colorado benefits

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 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 Divisions 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 Colorados 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:

Directors 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.

Plans Section:

The section leads the Divisions 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 POSITION

The primary purpose of the 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

NOTE: 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.

Education and Experience:
A Bachelors degree and two (2) years of full-time demonstrated professional experience facilitating instructing and/or public speaking that includes plan writing.

OR

A Masters 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 Drivers 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.

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 Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: 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: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination

Supplemental Information

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS
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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

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. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at Human Resources at.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

Applications:are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional information may notbe 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 veterans 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 thisvideo.
Resumes Cover Lettersor other documents submitted:Will Notbe 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

Required Experience:

Department InformationThis position is open to Colorado state residents only.This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order Ddue tobeing critical to protecting the health life and safety of Coloradans.This recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions with...