Field Manager - East Region

Salary : $89,520.00 - $143,256.00 AnnuallyLocation : Centennial, COJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: RAA DHSEM 01758 022025Department: Department of Public SafetyDivision: Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementOpening Date: 02262025Closing Date: 3122025 5:00 PM MountainFLSA: Determined by PositionType of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work Address: 9195 E. Mineral Ave, Centennial, CO 80112FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact Information: Leticia 720-471-9883Salary 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 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. Department InformationThis position is open to Colorado state residents only.An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 monthsThis position is grant funded until September, 2026 with a high probability for renewal once it expires.The East Region includes the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Cheyenne, Denver, Elbert, Kit Carson, and Lincoln Counties.CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan 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, ServiceCDPS 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.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! 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 BenefitsWe 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) and the State 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), visit Colorado PERA for details.CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick 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 University.Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit Description of JobDIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTThis 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 OfficeOffice of Emergency ManagementOffice of Grants Management (Formerly Office of Preparedness)Office of Security and Prevention Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC)Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC)WORK ENVIRONMENT Mostly sedentary8am-5pm Monday to FridayRemoteThis position is designated critical which may required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.Requires frequent statewide travel, including overnight travel ABOUT THE WORK UNITThe 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.Field Operations Section:Provides emergency management expertise across the five mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery to counties and municipalities. The unit provides technical and programmatic emergency management assistance in support of State and Local homeland securityand emergency management goals. This work unit assists counties and municipalities with all- hazards emergency operations plans, mitigation plans and community preparedness and resiliency plans. Field Operations assists communities and municipalities with training and exercises and emergency management professional development. This work unit coordinates and integrates the efforts of field representatives from other state agencies and departments. Field Services transmits local requirements to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and provides local situational understanding and awareness to OEM. During incidents, Field Operations serves as the OEM liaison to local emergency management agencies. Additionally, this work unit manages and oversees the five state all-hazards incident management teams and Auxiliary Communications Unit. It provides training opportunities to the teams and monitors team qualification and availability.ABOUT THE POSITION The purpose of the Field Manager is to coordinate with, and provide emergency management technical assistance to local, State and Tribal government agencies with emphasis on emergency management organizations prior to, during, and following a major emergency or natural or human caused disasters. Focus is on strengthening local and regional capacity and capability through development and validation of local and regional plans, policies, training and exercises for first responders along with local electedappointed officials. Additional focus on integrating State agency response with local authorities. Fosters interagency and inter-jurisdictional mutual aid cooperation, and implementing public education programs and awareness. May directly integrate federal response agencies into local and State response and recovery activities. Domestic Terrorism concerns magnify the importance of these activities and present new challenges, including the coordination of activities and resources of a broader range of stakeholders representing multiple disciplines. Duties include (but are not limited to):Emergency Response AssistanceOn a recurring basis conduct in-depth on-site visits with assigned jurisdictions regarding emergency management, mitigation, growth management, grants monitoring and evaluation, plans development and maintenance, training, exercise development and other duties as assigned. Plans and implements regional forums for jurisdictions to discuss issues relevant to the assigned area, including strategic, long-term and contingency planning. Provides technical assistance and capacity- building efforts related to all hazard events that could result in mass casualties, property and infrastructure damages, economic impacts, andor disruptions of governmental services and operations. Ensures an incident management system is maintained and includes the following concepts: modular organization, unified command, multi-agency coordination, span of control, common terminology, action planning process, comprehensive resource management, integrated communications and predesignated facilities.Exercise assistanceAssists local jurisdictions in coordinating, preparing and conducting all-hazards, emergency management exercises designed to validate the adequacy of plans, the training of responseemergency personnel, identify additional areas of needed training, the availability of resources through mutual aid, and the coordination required by respondingsupporting organizationsagencies (NIMS and ICS). Provides facilitation services, technical planning assistance and financial resources in support of the development of exercises that evaluate regional capacity for managing large-scale emergencies and mass-casualty incidents, including incidents of domestic terrorism, and ensure conformance with federal (NIMS) exercise evaluation and after-action standards. Field exercises may involve 10 or more local jurisdictions, 50 or more individual agencies and more than 300 individual participants.Grant and Planning AssistanceProvides technical assistance with grant administration to EMPG-recipient jurisdictions to ensure compliance with contract requirements, annual program papers, quarterly financial reports, and quarterly program progress reports. Works with NON- EMPG & EMPG funded jurisdictions to develop and upgrade local emergency operations plans which mirror the National Response Plan and the State of Colorado Emergency Operations Plan. Implements agencies into the State Resource Inventory and Status System WebEOCConnect Colorado and mutual aid Intergovernmental agreements (IGA). Assists local jurisdictions and regional planning committees with identifying other sources of grant assistance to support local and regional capacity- building goals.Training AssistanceAssists in the presentation of portions of training courses for emergency management personnel and first responders, and in education forums for local elected officials to foster greater understanding of emergency management and enhance the ability of the community to effectively accomplish mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities. Assistance may take the form of curriculum design and development, classroom instruction and evaluation of content for future revisions. Maintains subject matter expertise and staff expert status on matters related to the Incident Command System and Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Obtains and maintains credentials to instruct courses across the spectrum of all-hazards emergency management, including ICS NIMS, homeland security courses and courses that ensure local and state compliance with federal standards and conditions for grant assistance.Hazard Analysis AssistanceAssists local jurisdictions with development and updates of hazard analyses, including an assessment of vulnerable people and property and the adequacy of local resource capabilities. Supports local and regional efforts to assess terrorism threats and risks related to potential targets, including critical infrastructure and key assets.Maintain Situational AwarenessMaintains situational awareness of incidents and events in the region. Be capable of responding on a 247 basis as the situation requires for multiple operational periods. Staff duty officer position as required. Maintains awareness of related regional emergency activities and programs that provide opportunities for assigned jurisdictions to improve coordination with other emergency management stakeholders (e.g., health, law enforcement, fire, medical, and hazardous materials teams). Maintain sufficient level of knowledge regarding the practices and policies of non-traditional stakeholder disciplines (e.g., agriculture, epidemiology, public utilities) and the resources of non- governmental organizations (private and volunteer) to facilitate broader participation in planning for potential all hazard events. Coordinates with other State Departments and federal agencies to understand their response activities and ensure it is integrated.Activation ResponseIn the event of an activation, serve as agency representative between the response management structure (I.e. emergency manager, incident commander or IMT) and the State EOC in providing knowledge of local assets, geographic information, information management systems, local, regional and state response plans and procedures, and statefederal resources. When designated, serve as the Field Incident Coordinating Officer (FICO) and extend the authority of the Director of the Office of Emergency Management andor State Coordinating Officer. Assists local governments in large-scale projects that must be addressed on a departmental basis. When acting as DHSEM Agency Representative andor FICO, manage disaster related activities with local State and Federal agencies to maximize the use of available resources. Increases local emergency response capability through integration of emergency management and incident-related response agencies. 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:Eight (8) years of relevant experience in planning and emergency response operations in emergency management or a field closely related to emergency management.OREducation and Experience:A combination of related education and experience in planning and emergency response operations in emergency management or a field closely related to emergency management equal to eight (8) years*Please Note: Application work history and supplemental questions must clearly articulate relevant professional experience as applicable to the position.* * 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 processREQUIRED SKILLS Technology-Strong MS Office skills Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Speaking- Talking with others to convey information effectively.Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ANDOR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSCertification from Colorado Emergency Management Association or similar association.Certification from International Association of Emergency Managers.FEMA Emergency Management Professional Program.Graduation from the Colorado Emergency Management Academy.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Colorado Driver's License and Colorado registered and insured vehicle.Ability to identify and deliver appropriate training to the higher education community.Ability to interface with key constituencies and stakeholders.Excellent interpersonal skills.Strategic and tactical planning skills. 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, This position may be required to travel using a state vehicle across the state.Must be a Colorado resident at time of submitting application.Designated Critical. Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare. Required to be on duty to perform essential andor emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption. This position will require frequent travel in CONUS and across the state. Must respond to emerging incidents with little to no warningMust live or re-locate to the East Region within one year of date of hire. The East Region includes the following counties: dams, Arapahoe, Cheyenne, Denver, Elbert, Kit Carson, and Lincoln Counties.This position is grant funded through September 2026, with a high probability for renewal once it expires. The employee will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights at the time of employment. APPEAL RIGHTSIf 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 BoardState 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 BoardState 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. A standard appeal form is available at: . 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 BoardState 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 InformationADA ACCOMMODATIONS ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONSIf 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 . EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONThe 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, andor 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.NOTIFICATIONSAll correspondence regarding your status in the selectionexamination 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 "" and "" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices andor review your junk mail and spam filtered email.PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATIONApplications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may 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. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. 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. 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 availableapplicable 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 Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: Will Not 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 Steps may include: Structured application review by a panel of SMEs 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: Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 Please explain why you are interested in this position and how this position fits in with your career goals. 02 Please give a brief description of your experience and roles in planning and emergency response operations. 03 How do you see your biggest strengths being applied within this position? 04 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 05 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 "NA". 06 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 Required Question

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