Infrastructure Protection GIS Analyst

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!

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:

Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401K and 457 plans.

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.

Additional benefits we offer include free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Directors Office
• Office of Emergency Management
• Office of Grants Management (Formerly Office of Preparedness)
• Office of Security and Prevention (CIAC)
• Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC).

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility negotiable.

• A hybrid work model is utilized requiring in-office attendance on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday Thursday and remote possibly available on Friday.

• Emergency Activation: During State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations the incumbent may be required to report to the SEOC during non-standard hours including nights weekends and/or holidays.

• Experience applying the ESRI suite of tools specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online/Enterprise for complex spatial modeling network analysis and visualization of critical infrastructure interdependencies.

• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical tradecraft to:

  • Identify and map cross-sector interdependencies and cascading effects related to critical lifeline sectors.

  • Produce finished intelligence products vulnerability assessments and strategic advisories that inform policy and operational decisions.

• Direct verifiable experience integrating and monitoring real-time data feeds (e.g. sensor data field intelligence) into live GIS dashboards and Common Operating Pictures (COP) to support rapid decision-making during incidents.

• Demonstrated experience creating and managing geospatial data-sharing agreements developing quality control (QC) procedures and ensuring data integrity and security for highly sensitive datasets.

• Specific experience or training relating to the 16 critical infrastructure sectors as defined by the U.S. DHS particularly within lifeline sectors (Energy Water Communications Transportation).

• Direct knowledge of or experience working within a Fusion Center or similar intelligence analysis environment applying the concepts of the intelligence cycle and protecting civil rights/civil liberties in analysis products.

• Completed training and/or verified experience applying the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) in an activated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and brief various formal intelligence products (threat risk vulnerability assessments) to diverse audiences ranging from executive leadership to technical stakeholders.

• Understanding of privacy civil rights and liberties

• State of Colorado government experience

• Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks a polygraph examination and fingerprint based criminal background check.
• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

• During State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations the incumbent may be required to report to the SEOC during non-standard hours including nights weekends and/or holidays.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• This position is grant funded theincumbent will be required to sign a waiver of retention.

• 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 two pages.
• 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 this video.
• 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:
  • May include a skills assessment

  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs

  • Tentative interviews : December 15th - 19th