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State of Colorado Regional Field Support Staff - EPCS III in Denver Metro, Colorado
Regional Field Support Staff - EPCS III
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Regional Field Support Staff - EPCS III
Salary
$56,028.00 - $72,840.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00132-04/09/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response
Opening Date
04/18/2024
Closing Date
5/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
loveleena.rana@state.co.us
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to current Colorado state residents.
Posting is for the Northwest Region of Colorado, Counties in this region are Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Hinsdale, Lake, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose,* Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit . Travel is required throughout this region in order to meet the unique needs of stakeholders and the communities who reside in the region.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Be BOLD... Make a real difference . . .
Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better Colorado? Are you looking for a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a fantastic position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Flexibleretirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481)
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
A variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) - "The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response exists to ensure that the Department has the ability to effectively monitor, detect, diagnose, prepare for, and nimbly respond to, all types of conditions and events that impact the public’s health."
The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response(OEPR)develops and implements emergency response plan for CDPHE to fulfill the State’s Emergency Support Function #8: (Health, Medical and Mortuary). CDPHE is the responsible state agency for the protection of health and the medical response of victims when an emergency occurs in Colorado. OEPR works to ensure that CDPHE, local public health, and medical agencies have plans for responding to emergency events and administering medication in mass quantities to all citizens in Colorado.
What You Will Be Doing:
The purpose of the Regional Field Support Staff 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 elected/appointed 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.
Responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:
Conduct in-depth on-site visits with assigned jurisdictions regarding public health emergency management, mitigation, growth management, grants monitoring and evaluation, plans development and maintenance, training, and exercise development.
Plan and implement regional forums for jurisdictions to discuss issues relevant to the assigned area, including strategic, long-term and contingency planning.
Provide technical assistance and capacity-building efforts related to all hazard events that could result in public health impacts, mass casualties, property and infrastructure damages, economic impacts, and/or disruptions of governmental services and operations.
Ensure all personnel with an emergency response role receive training on its incident management system.
Ensure the incident management system includes specific organizational roles and responsibilities for each incident management function.
Know and understand local jurisdiction structure, procedure and role in all-hazards emergency operations.
Assist local jurisdictions in coordinating, preparing and conducting all-hazards, and emergency management exercises designed to validate the adequacy of plans, the training of response/emergency personnel, identify additional areas of needed training, the availability of resources through mutual aid, and the coordination required by responding/supporting organizations/agencies (NIMS and ICS).
Provide 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 public health emergencies, 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.
Provide technical assistance with grant administration to PHEP-recipient jurisdictions to ensure compliance with contract requirements, annual program papers, quarterly financial reports, and quarterly program progress reports.
Work with PHEP funded jurisdictions to develop and upgrade local emergency operations plans which mirror the National Response Plan and the CDPHE Emergency Response Plan.
Assist 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.
In the event of an activation, serve as a representative between the response management structure (I.e. emergency manager, incident commander or IMT) and the State in providing knowledge of local assets, geographic information, information management systems, local, regional and state response plans and procedures, and state/federal resources.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement: (New)
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Option 1:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in emergency management, public health, disaster management or other closely related experience aligned to the work assigned to the position.
OR
Option 2:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in emergency medical services, public health or government or a field of study closely related to the work assignment.
AND
Two (2) years of professional experience in emergency management, public health, disaster management or other closely related experience aligned to the work assigned to the position.
OR
Option 3:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in emergency medical services, public health or government or a field of study closely related to the work assignment.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
* YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION*
NOTE: Click on the link hereHow to Applyto submit a complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
Experience with emergency management.
Experience in emergency preparedness and response coordination.
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
This is a critical position and can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.
Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
Travel is required for meetings with other state agencies, LPHAs and stakeholder groups, attend conference. may includes occasional overnight stays.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
* YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION*
The Selection Process:
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 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.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
E-Verify : CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations:
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 Health and Environment 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Daniel Mckenna at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-6319.
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
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.
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CDPHE-Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
Yes
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CDPHE-In order to substantiate the educational requirements and/or education substitution, you MUST supply a legible copy of your college transcripts before the application deadline to the Human Resources office. Transcripts can be attached to your CO Jobs application. Applications without transcripts will NOT be considered. Did you submit transcripts?
Yes
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CDPHE: If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number.
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CDPHE--This position requires Critical Status: As condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of anemergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Yes
No
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CDPHE--COOP: This position requires Critical Status as condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of the activation of theContinuity of Operations Plan (COOP)and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Yes
No
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Describe your experience with a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program.
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Describe a situation where you used critical thinking skills to come to a resolution.
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What is your experience with working in an Emergency Operation Center (EOC), or working within the Incident Command Structure (ICS)?
Required Question
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