State Emergency Operations Center Preparedness and Exercise Coordinator

$68,100 - $108,972/Yr

Trinidad State Junior College - Centennial, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Centennial, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Preparedness and Exercise Coordinator is a pivotal role within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in Colorado. This position is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and implementing the SEOC Preparedness Program. The coordinator will work under the guidance of the SEOC Manager to conduct the SEOC Integrated Preparedness Plan Workshop and develop the SEOC Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP). This role requires a deep understanding of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and the Preparedness Cycle, as well as the ability to conduct after-action reviews and prepare improvement plans for the SEOC. The coordinator will also serve as the OEM National Incident Management System (NIMS) coordinator and manage the National Qualification System (NQS) for the SEOC. The SEOC is responsible for maintaining situational awareness of the statewide emergency management environment and activities. This includes coordinating with various partners to develop a comprehensive picture of the environment and assess key indicators of stability. The coordinator will be involved in developing and maintaining current State EOC response plans and standard operating procedures, ensuring that the SEOC is prepared to respond effectively to incidents and disasters. Additionally, the coordinator will oversee training for internal and external State EOC positions and conduct exercises to test the SEOC's readiness. This position is essential for ensuring that Colorado is prepared for emergencies and can respond effectively to disasters. The coordinator will lead multi-departmental exercise design teams, facilitate after-action meetings, and track progress towards objectives in after-action reviews and improvement plans. The role also involves providing pre-disaster support to the SEOC training and exercise program and being designated a position in the SEOC during a state-declared disaster.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate, and implement the SEOC Preparedness Program.
• Conduct the SEOC Integrated Preparedness Plan Workshop and develop the SEOC Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP).
• Design, coordinate, and execute training programs and exercises for the SEOC and State agencies emergency response coordinators.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in SEOC processes and procedures.
• Lead multi-departmental exercise design teams to develop and implement SEOC training and exercises.
• Develop SEOC Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) as part of the Preparedness Cycle.
• Serve as the Exercise Director for SEOC exercises and build exercise teams.
• Draft After Action Reviews/Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) to assess and evaluate exercises and real-world events.
• Facilitate After Action Meetings (AAM) and track progress towards objectives in AAR/IPs.
• Coordinate and assist in the maintenance and implementation of the SEOC Individual Position Training (IPT) Program.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in the National Qualification System (NQS) and manage the program for the SEOC.
• Monitor DHSEM alignment to NIMS in accordance with the State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP).
• Provide pre-disaster support to the State Emergency Operations Center training and exercise program.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Emergency Management and/or planning and execution.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Judgment and Decision Making skills.
• Effective speaking and active listening skills.
• Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension skills.
• Writing skills appropriate for the audience.
• Systems Analysis skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Emergency management, political science, public administration or related field.
• 3 years demonstrated experience with planning, coordination and/or execution of exercises and training.
• Master Exercise Practitioner Program certified.
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certified.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting, public speaking and facilitating.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft and Google suites.

Benefits

• Unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) available in every region of the state.
• Generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.
• Medical and dental options for permanent employees and their dependents.
• Short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• Free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area.
• Reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.