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Whole Community Inclusion Planning Coordinator

Salary

$58,872.00 - $94,188.00 Annually

Location

Centennial, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

RAA DHSEM 10686 072025

Department

Department of Public Safety

Division

Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Opening Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Centennial, CO

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Leticia Tavarez [email protected] 720-471-9883

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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 ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XM6\_piWxOnO7rfbG1EDPL2vHeCcVH36/view?usp=sharing)

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

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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!

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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.

You’ll 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 professional development opportunities!

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 Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.

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.

CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.

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.

To learn more about State of Colorado Benefits, please visitState of Colorado Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-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 of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) 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 Division’s 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 Colorado's 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:

+ Director's 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).

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.

Planning Section:

The planning section leads OEM’s strategic, operational, continuity, and whole community planning efforts. It also manages the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessment program.

The section is organized into three work units:

• Operational Planning

• Planning, Assessments, and Strategy

• Access and Functional Needs (AFN) 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 Plan

• Continuity of Government Plan

• Continuity of Operations Plans

• Whole community inclusion planning, to include leading the Access and Functional Needs

Subcommittee of the state Homeland Security and All-Hazards Senior Advisory Committee

(HSAC)

• Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessments (CEPA)

• State Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment/Stakeholder Preparedness

Review (THIRA/SPR)

• Colorado Emergency Planning Commission / Local Emergency Planning Commission

administrative support

• Incident-specific plans to support the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)

• Staffing the SEOC during emergencies, disasters, or other events that require state-level

support

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is the program manager for the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Training and Education Program, responsible for the creation, development, implementation, execution, and evaluation of Whole Community Inclusion/Access and Functional Needs (AFN) training, exercise, and education activities across the state. The program manager for the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Technical Assistance Program, responsible for the creation, development, implementation, execution, and evaluation of Whole Community Inclusion/Access and Functional Needs technical assistance activities (e.g., planning guides, direct emergency operations plan planning support to local jurisdictions) across the state.

This position supports the AFN Supervisor on other initiatives such as stakeholder communication and outreach, the annual statewide AFN Conference, and the National AFN Symposium. Serves in the State Emergency Operations Center when requested during activations, providing Whole Community Inclusion subject matter expertise and resource support.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid scheduled (3 days in office)

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

25% monthly travel

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Access and Functional Needs Training and Education Program Manager

Is responsible for managing the Access and Functional Needs Training and Education Program. This program creates, develops, implements, delivers, and assesses access and functional needs training and exercises across the state. This position is decision maker for program content and is accountable for its success.

• Lead the strategic planning of the program’s training and exercise curriculum.

• Identify training and exercise requirements, goals, objectives, and content and integrate

them into statewide trainings and exercises.

• Lead the evaluation of trainings and exercises to determine value.

• Coordinate the training and exercise delivery logistics, such as scheduling, facilitator

management, presentation modalities, and production technologies, and provide operational

and tactical guidance to ensure effective delivery.

• Manage the Access and Functional Needs Training and Education Budget.

This position serves as a subject matter expert and supports state and local partners with:

• Preparedness planning

• Training

• Exercise planning, design, and conduct

• Continuous improvement planning

Access and Functional Needs Technical Assistance Program Manager

This position is responsible for managing the Access and Functional Needs Technical Assistance Program. This position is responsible for creating, developing, implementing, delivering, and assessing Access and Functional Needs technical assistance activities across the state.

Serves as the lead planner and decision maker for program technical assistance activities.

• Leads the strategic planning of technical assistance activities (e.g., workshops) and

deliverables (e.g., toolkits).

• Identifies the requirements, goals, objectives, and content of technical assistance activities.

• Leads the content design, assessment, and content storage and organization.

• Responsible for the evaluation of technical assistance effectiveness through stakeholder

engagement, data collection, and data analysis.

• Oversees technical assistance delivery logistics, such as scheduling, facilitator management,

presentation modalities, and production technologies, and provide operational and tactical

guidance to ensure effective delivery.

• Responsible for building strategic relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of

stakeholders to include government officials and agencies (local and state), the private

sector, non- governmental organizations, and private citizens.

• Supports local Emergency Management programs in identifying and recruiting community

members to support their own access and functional needs programs.

• Leads data collection and analysis of local needs, trends, and gaps through stakeholder

engagement, participation in industry events, review of industry literature, and other data

sources such as the local CEPA and other assessment tools. Recommends program-level

strategies and solutions to address identified gaps.

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Support

Serves in the SEOC during activations, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays when required.

Supports SEOC efforts through:

• Whole Community Inclusion planning

• CMIST resource gap and solution identification

Participates in SEOC exercises and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria for consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Experience:

Seven (7) year's of relevant experience working in a field that includes training/exercise development or project management that includes stakeholder engagement, and meeting facilitation.

OR

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree and three (3) year of relevant experience working in a field that includes training/ exercise development or project management that includes stakeholder engagement, and meeting facilitation.

Or

A Master's Degree and two (2) years of relevant experience working in a field that includes training/exercise development or project management that includes stakeholder engagement, and meeting facilitation.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND 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

+ Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people. Excellent customer service skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence.

Preferred qualifications (not required)

+ Previous state experience

+ Personal experience with Access and Functional Needs and/or working with people with Access and Functional needs

+ Experience in developing accessible meetings and/or trainings that enable all individuals to engage fully.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

+ 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 activations of the SEOC, may be required to report to the SEOC during nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

+ Requires 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 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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects people with physical and mental disabilities and allows them the opportunity for employment with or without a reasonable accommodation. Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations [email protected]

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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. 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 [email protected].

+ PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional informationmay 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.

Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities 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.

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 veteran's 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb\_logo) .

Resumes, Cover Letters,or other documents submitted: WillNotbe 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).

Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " [email protected] " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Comparative Analysis Stepsmayinclude :

+ SME Review

+ May include a skills assessment

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Please explain why you are interested in this position and how this position fits in with your career goals.

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Please give a brief description of your training and/or exercise development or project management experience that includes stakeholder engagement and meeting facilitation.

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Please tell us about a time where a customer (internal or external) had an unusual or complex request. How did you approach understanding their need, and what steps did you take to meet it? Please include how you would respond if the customer was upset.

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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A".

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Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination including a criminal history check and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process if you receive a conditional job offer?

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