Recovery and Fatality Management Coordinator

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) coordinates and leads the statewide public health and medical emergency response system. This position serves as the Staff Authority on Recovery and Fatality Management, responsible for bringing together CDPHE divisions involved in disaster recoveries and coordinating these efforts with impacted local public health agencies and other state agencies. The role involves planning, responding to local and state emergency operation centers, and conducting joint damage assessments. The position is based in Denver, CO, with potential for hybrid work options at the supervisor's discretion.

Requirements

Current resident of the State of Colorado.
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in project/program coordination or management in disaster recovery or mitigation, fatality management, emergency management, public health preparedness and response, or as a first responder or government liaison.
OR a combination of related education (emergency management, public health, emergency response, public administration, operations management) and experience equivalent to seven (7) years in project/program coordination or management in disaster recovery or mitigation, fatality management, emergency management, public health preparedness and response, or as a first responder or government liaison.
Must substantiate minimum qualifications in the Work Experience section of the application.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with the State of Colorado.
Incident Command System experience.
Experience writing and reviewing Recovery and Fatality Management Plans, Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), or Public Health Emergency Operations Plans (PHEOPs) and the emergency planning process.
Grant Management Experience.
Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) experience.
Public speaking experience.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as Staff Authority on Recovery Program Development and Coordination.
Serve as Staff Authority on Fatality Management Coordination.
Develop training and exercises related to recovery and fatality management.
Assist with the execution of statewide disaster recovery efforts.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans.
Colorado PERA retirement options (defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan).
Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Potential flexible working arrangements.
11 paid holidays per year.
Generous paid time off.
Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
Tuition assistance.
Employee wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.
Potential qualification for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.