Planning Coordinator

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable diverse and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit retain and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - its about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex not an initiative. Our strength is ourpromise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace.

At CDPS we nurture an employee-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!

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!

• 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 theState 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.

• 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)

• 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).
• Comparative Analysis:
  • Include astructured application review by a panel of SMEs.

  • Tentative interviews : December 18th - 23th