Job Description

Job description

Department Information

This is an at-will Senior Executive Service (SES) position

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado , however if selected for the position and accept, you will be required to establish residency in the State of Colorado

CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

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

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!

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.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on this link.

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:

Is responsible for the State's comprehensive emergency management program which supports local and State agencies. Activities and services cover all phases of preparedness and emergency management: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery for hazards that occur in the State. These hazards include natural, technological, and human-caused. OEM activities are primarily funneled through local emergency managers. This takes the form of technical assistance in such areas as developing pre-disaster mitigation plans, developing emergency operation plans, and providing liaison staff to local disasters in an effort to identify potential areas where State assistance can be requested. During a State-declared disaster or emergency, OEM coordinates the State response and recovery program in support of local governments. OEM also maintains the State's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) where representatives from a number of State agencies and external partners come together to support local government and ensure coordination across all levels of government (federal, tribal, state, and local) and the private sector (non-governmental, voluntary, and for-profit agencies) during disasters and other critical incidents.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position serves as Director of the Office of Emergency Management, with supervisory and managerial oversight over all current programs and staff within the office. This position exists to support the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management by providing leadership and oversight for the Office of Emergency Management. This position ensures the overall objectives of the Division and of the Office are met. This position establishes goals and objectives for the Office that are consistent with the Goals of the Division and the Department of Public Safety. This position administers the Division's resources in an efficient manner and within budgetary constraints. This position evaluates state and federal statutory changes and recommends modifications to rules and policies that affect the Office’s programs. This position serves as a member of the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission. This position is the State Liaison to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will serve as the Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR) or designated Alternate GAR, and State Coordinating Officer (SCO) or designated Deputy SCO for disposition of federal disaster assistance.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Leads and Manages the Office of Emergency Management

Responsible for the management, direction and supervision of the Office of Emergency Management. Duties include the establishment of goals and measurable objectives for the Office, development and administration of the Office budget, supervision of staff, development of program policies and legislative initiatives. This position has signature authority for the Division. As senior member of the Department’s overall leadership, this position is responsible for meeting the Department mission, vision and values under the direction of the Division Director.

The position supports the Division Director and Deputy Director in all matters; provides oversight and guidance to projects of high importance, leading individual projects as required; demonstrates expertise in the Office’s critical functions, practices, and procedures; relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; leads and directs the work of others; enable and fosters a culture of high organizational performance through internal and cross-group initiatives; leads to optimize organizational performance and morale; clearly defines and communicates clear outcomes and timelines, ensuring alignment across the Office; tracks progress against organizational priorities; collects input from staff members on major decisions; perform analysis and strategic consultation on major issues impacting the Office; monitors the workflow, efficiency and productivity of the Office; reviews complex and comprehensive analytical products for submission to leadership; and, provides policy information and guidance to agency executives on a variety of emergency management programs and legislation.

Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery Operations & Mitigation Program Oversight
This position is responsible for the State's comprehensive emergency management program, which supports local and State agencies. Activities and services cover all phases of preparedness and emergency management: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery for hazards that occur in the State. This position ensures that state and local emergency management operations are effective and efficient. During a State-declared disaster or emergency or other significant event, this position ensures appropriate state response activities and coordination across all levels of government (federal, tribal, state, and local) and the private sector (non-governmental, voluntary, and for-profit agencies). This position serves as a member of the Governor's Expert Epidemiological Emergency Response Committee and the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission. This position is the State Liaison to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will serve as the Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR) or designated Alternate GAR, and State Coordinating Officer (SCO) or designated Deputy SCO for disposition of federal disaster assistance.


This position ensures operational readiness of the State Emergency Operations Center and Field Services Staff. This includes ensuring appropriate training and exercising of Division personnel, and personnel in other state agencies, units of government and private sector partners. This position actively works with all levels of government to mitigate known and future hazards. This position manages organizational structures that expand during crisis and rapidly changing situations.


This position is responsible for large and highly complex recovery and mitigation operations involving large sums of taxpayer funds. This position ensures that recovery operations are adequately staffed and are meeting immediate and long-term recovery goals. Recovery operations involve a variety of very complex federal programs with different program rules. This position ensures compliance with federal regulation and state laws and guidelines concerning recovery and mitigation operations. This position advocates for robust emergency management activities within the state, including risk mitigation, and emergency preparedness actions. This position is responsible for providing a resource management system as provided by the Colorado Revised Statutes.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Please 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• A minimum of (10) ten years of demonstrated professional and progressively responsible experience in a complex, multi-level, organization including a minimum of (5) five years of supervisory and executive leadership and policy level.

AND

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interface with key constituents and stakeholders.
• Ability to direct the work of others while leading and motivating a team.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff, management, elected officials, and other state and federal agencies while maintaining a high level of social awareness for professional engagement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to analyze financial, budgetary, administrative, legal, and organizational data to recommend appropriate action.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in state government
• Experience in public safety, homeland security, national security, emergency management, or law
• Graduate degrees (to include master’s and doctorates) and/or coursework, in business, management, political science, law, public administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to homeland security, emergency management and/or public safety
• Experience in strategic planning development, project implementation, and change management.
• Experience with the development and proper execution of program budgets to meet business operational requirements.
• Experience in a public service environment at the state, county, and local levels.
• Experience in working with the legislature and the generation of fiscal notes associated with proposed legislation and in writing rules, statutes, and legal policies.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with senior executives to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals/objectives.
• Ability to analyze information and use facts and available information to develop logical assumptions and differentiate between important and unimportant details, recognize inconsistencies between facts and/or data and draw correct inferences from information (includes differentiating, comparing, contrasting, linking, researching)
• Ability to develop and introduce practical new approaches or shares best practices to address problems or opportunities
• Ability to be responsible and effective and values excellence in terms of conduct, integrity, and attitude
• Ability to assess the relative importance of activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate; manages several tasks at once

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check.
• Designated Critical. Can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.
• A valid driver's license is required. This position may be required to travel using a state vehicle across the state.
• Non-residents of Colorado, if selected for the position and accepted, you will be required to establish residency in the State of Colorado
• Be available for emergency response outside regular working hours.
• Adhere to an in-person work schedule based at the 9195 East Mineral location, with the potential for hybrid allowances.
• The position will necessitate both periodic in-state and out-of-state travel.

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 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 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 to cdps_hr@state.co.us

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 "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

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

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications 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.
• 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.
• 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).

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