• Job Description

  Req#: R0060257

  About Our Job

  This posting will accept applications until Sunday, October 15, 2023.

  This is a limited position with an expected end date of December 31, 2023, with the possibility of annual extensions after that date.

  Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at: Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.

  We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.

  DDPHE is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to organize, coordinate, and implement the Department’s emergency response initiatives. This position will support DDPHE’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program, to improve medical and public health care preparedness, and response and recovery capabilities in Denver County.

  Public Health and Environment All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan (PHE-AHEOP) supports DDPHE’s emergency response efforts. This position will support a variety of plan development and coordination, including mass care support, volunteer management, and responder health and safety.

  Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Develop and maintain emergency operations plans to support city-wide response to disasters and emergencies impacting public health and the environment.

  • Serve as Command and General Staff on the DDPHE Incident Management Team (IMT). During emergencies and special events, this may require working extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • Represent DDPHE at City, Regional, and State emergency response planning workgroups and meetings.

  • Complete scopes of work and deliverables associated with the PHEP and CRI grants from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

  • Support the development and implementation of the DDPHE PHE-AHEOP and related guidelines by coordinating with other City and County of Denver agencies, and regional/state environmental and public health partners..

  • Serve as on-call Duty Officer functions on a rotating basis, evaluate emergency/crisis incidents and, under the direction of the Department Emergency Preparedness and Response Section Supervisor, coordinate department operations and response. This requires being available and on-call for 24 hours a day, as scheduled. May perform operational duties at emergency / crisis location.

  • Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  About You

  Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field.

  • Experience serving as Command and General Staff on an Incident Management Team.

  • Documented experience working in an emergency operations center, department operations center, or as a member of an incident management team.

  • Previous work experience with the PHEP and CRI grants.

  • Experience developing emergency operations plans.

  We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional experience in emergency management (or emergency communications) or a first responder discipline. (All positions will require experience in a specific emergency management area such as planning, operations, community relations, or logistics.)

  • Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

  • License/Certification Requirement: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

  • Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

  About Everything Else

  Job Profile

  CA0849 Emergency Management Specialist

  To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

  Position Type

  Limited (Fixed Term)

  Position Salary Range

  $74,417.00 - $122,788.00

  Starting Pay

  $75,000 - $85,000 per year

  Agency

  Dept of Public Health & Environment

  The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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• About the company

  Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous municipality of the US state of Colorado.

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