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Planning Coordinator

Salary

$71,544.00 - $96,768.00 Annually

Location

Centennial, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

RAA DHSEM 00329 112025

Department

Department of Public Safety

Division

Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

12/2/2025 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 to Colorado state residents only.

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009 due to being 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.

This is a Grant Funded position funded through June 2026 w ith a high probability for renewal once it expires.

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

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 - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace.

Why I love My Job at CDPS (https://youtu.be/wVFnhrTd3jI)

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!

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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 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 the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .

+ 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), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.

+ CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and 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 Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State 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 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 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.

Planning Section:

The 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 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

The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational, state-level All Hazard planning services to the division before, during and after emergencies and disasters. This position manages the State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) program, which consists of development and maintenance of the SEOP and its components, to include the Base Plan, Emergency Support Function (ESF) and Recovery Support Functions (RSF) annexes, incident annexes, the Resource Mobilization Annex, and other necessary annexes. This position also ensures the SEOP program complies with Emergency Management Accreditation Program requirements, to include planning documentation and maintaining a master SEOP revision schedule. This position provides operational and administrative support to the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission (CEPC), maintains the division’s library of high hazard dam emergency action plans, and coordinates section training with the SEOC Exercise Officer. During SEOC activations, this position may serve in the SEOC Planning Section and may lead or support planning teams and plan development. This position may also be tasked to lead or support other special planning projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

All-Hazards Planning, Coordination, and Analysis

Provides general All Hazards planning services to the Office of Emergency Management before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. This position manages the State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) program.

Responsible for development and maintenance of the SEOP and its components, which include:

+ Base Plan

+ Emergency Support Function (ESF) annexes

+ Recovery Support Function (RSF) annexes

+ Incident annexes

+ Resource Mobilization Annex, including the Distribution Management Appendix

+ Other necessary annexes

+ Ensures the SEOP program complies with Emergency Management Accreditation Program requirements, to include:

+ Planning documentation

+ Maintaining a master SEOP revision schedule

This position provides operational and administrative support to the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission (CEPC), to include monthly meetings and the annual Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Conference. Maintains the division’s library of high hazard dam emergency action plans. This position will also lead or support other special planning projects, such as pre-election security planning.

Special Projects and Duties as Assigned

+ Support the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessment

+ Strategic planning

+ Whole community inclusion planning

+ Continuity of operations planning

State Emergency Operations Center Support

+ Serve in the Planning Section during certain SEOC activations, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays when required.

+ Support SEOC Planning efforts through:

+ Incident Support Plan development and production

+ Lead or participate in Lifeline Planning Teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT

+ 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday.

+ Overnight travel may be required for purposes such as stakeholder engagement, training, or professional development, typically constituting 10% of total work time.

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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of experience in a position that required leading or participating in planning projects, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing.

OR

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in a position that required leading or participating in planning projects, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing.

OR

A Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in a position that required leading or participating in planning projects, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing.

Note:

*Application work history and supplemental questions must clearly articulate relevant professional experience as applicable to the position.

* If using education to substitute for experience a transcript as described under "Complete Applications" must be submitted at the time of application to meet this qualification.

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

+ Experience leading complex planning projects.

+ Experience writing operational plans, especially those focused on homeland security or emergency management

+ Experience interpreting and implementing federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance documents.

+ State government experience

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 Driver’s License

+ Must be a resident of Colorado at time of application submission

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

+ This position is grant funded until June 2026 with a probability to being extended beyond this date. The employee will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights at the time 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

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 Human Resources at [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.

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

SELECTION NOTICE

The first stage of the comparative analysis will be an application review. Your application will be reviewed as a part of the selection process to establish a ranked order of all applicants who meet the minimum requirements.It is imperative that your application and answers to supplemental questions provide as much information and detail as possible about your education, knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the requirements, duties, and preferred qualifications of this position as described within this announcement.

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).

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

+ Applications: are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional informationmay not be 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 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 this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb\_logo) .

+ Resumes, Cover Letters or other documents submitted: WillNot be 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 a structured application review by a panel of SMEs.

+ Tentative interviews : December 18th - 23th

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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What is the most important part of a planning process? Give an example from your planning experience where this proved true.

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What is the next big disaster Colorado should be planning for? How should the State Emergency Operations Plan address this?

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Please indicate that you have attached a one page cover letter and a two page resume that highlight your desire for this position, your professional accomplishments, your technical writing skills, and your attention to detail.

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+ No

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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?

+ Yes

+ No

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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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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.

+ Yes

+ No

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