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Public-Private Partnership Coordinator (Program Planner 3)

Salary

$60,548.80 - $92,185.60 Annually

Location

Johnston - 50131 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01292

Agency

583 Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

12/1/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Jeremy Sroka ([email protected])

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Job Description

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management(HSEM) is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, and strategic focused individual to serve as the Public-Private Partnership Coordinator. This position will lead efforts to strengthen collaboration between government agencies and private sector stakeholders in support of homeland security and emergency management. This position ensures effective coordination, information sharing, and joint planning to enhance community preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience.

Who We Are:

The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) Mission Statement isEnhancing the quality of life for Iowans by preparing our State and building resilient communities. The person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the HSEMD’s four core values:

MISSION ORIENTED - We are resolute in our service to Iowans

INTEGRITY -We conduct ourselves with honesty and are transparent in our actions

DISTINGUISHED - We are leaders in our field

ONE TEAM - We collaborate, connect, and share

What We Are Seeking:

We are seeking a dynamic Public-Private Partnership Coordinator to join our Homeland Security and Emergency Management team. This position is designed for a connector — someone who thrives on building relationships, fostering collaboration, and aligning public and private resources to strengthen community resilience. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills, capable of integrating private sector expertise into emergency operations and ensuring seamless coordination during preparedness, response, and recovery.

The position reports to the Preparedness Bureau Chief, but also works closely with the Critical Infrastructure Protection Coordinator. The position is located at the Iowa National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters in Johnston, IA. Desired knowledge, skills and abilities include:

+ Homeland security policies, emergency management frameworks, and incident command systems.

+ Critical infrastructure sectors and their interdependencies.

+ Public-private partnership models and best practices.

+ Risk assessment, continuity planning, and resilience strategies.

+ Strategic relationship building and stakeholder engagement.

+ Crisis communication and facilitation of information sharing.

+ Program development, evaluation, and project management.

+ Public speaking, presentation, and outreach.

+ Coordinate multi-sector responses under pressure.

+ Integrate private sector resources into public emergency operations.

+ Build consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.

+ Adapt quickly to evolving threats, risks, and emergency situations.

What you will do:

You will be an integral member of the HSEM team by leading efforts to strengthen collaboration between government agencies and private sector stakeholders in support of the department’s homeland security and emergency management mission. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

+ Overseeing and coordinating joint projects between government agencies and private sector partners to improve emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

+ Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, private sector leaders, and community organizations to foster collaboration and information sharing.

+ Coordinating with the training and exercise team to develop and conduct training programs and exercises to enhance the capabilities of public-private sector partners in responding to emergencies and disasters.

+ Identifying and setting strategic policies and procedures that develop and sustain an array of public-private sector partnerships, information sharing and commitments to address Iowa homeland security preparedness activities.

+ Promoting and encouraging statewide and local public-private collaborations and interactions that strengthen Iowa's homeland security strategy for anti-terrorism activities and all-hazard response.

+ Organizing and leading quarterly engagements with public-private sector partners.

+ Assisting the Critical Infrastructure Protection Coordinator with asset-specific vulnerability assessments, exercises and technical assistance for security planning initiatives, emergency planning efforts and resiliency planning for public-private sector facilities and organizations.

+ Facilitating effective communication and information sharing between public-private sector partners to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of critical information during steady state and emergencies.

+ Assisting with the development and dissemination of internally created products.

+ Serving as a Project Officer for the Homeland Security Grant Program and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

+ Serving as an operations officer during an activation of the State Emergency Operations Center as requested.

+ Performing other general duties as assigned by the Director, Response Division Administrator or Preparedness Bureau Chief.

What We Offer You:

+ Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

+ Opportunities for professional growth and development

+ Paid time off effective immediately (biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year)

+ Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

+ Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)

+ Optional 401A plan with employer contributions

+ Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)

For additional information on benefits, please visit the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website athttps://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits.

Travel: Travel is required.

This position will require a presence in the office on a regular basis.

There will be a potential option for some remote work once on-boarding and training have been completed, but this is not a full-time remote work position.

Working Hours:

7:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. or 7:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. or 8:00 A,M,- 4:30 P.M.

HSEMD is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, consistent with applicable state and federal policies and regulations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Seven years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).

2) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. One year of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility); and

b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

3) Graduation from an accredited school of law.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes nine months of full-time work as a Program Planner 2 or twenty-seven months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ProgramPlanner3-04023-94023.pdf) .

Additional Qualification Requirements

Obtain and maintain a Federal Department of Homeland Security SECRET security clearance.

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Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

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How many years do you have of full-time work experience performing the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility)?

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+ Less than seven years' in the specified areas

+ Seven years' or more in the specified areas

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa?

+ I am not a State of Iowa employee

+ I do not have any experience in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa

+ Less than 24 months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa

+ 24 to less than 27 months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa

+ 27 months or more of experience in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa

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Have you graduated from an accredited school of law?

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa?

+ I am not a State of Iowa employee

+ I do not have any experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa

+ Less than six months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa

+ Six months to less than nine months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa

+ Nine months or more of experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa

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Do you have ALL of the following:: A) One year of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility); AND B) A total of four years of post high school/college education and full-time experience (experience as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; AND C) A total of two years of GRADUATE-level education and full-time experience (experience as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience? ***The experience used to count for A, B and C must be separate and unique experience. The same experience CANNOT be counted for A, B and C.

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

583 Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Address

7900 Hickman Rd, Ste 500

Windsor Heights, Iowa, 50324

Website

http://www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/

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