State of Colorado
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Location:
Front Range Community College – multiple campuses Employment Type:
Full‑time Salary:
$55,769 – $58,557 annually (DOE) Who You Are
As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, you will plan, implement, and manage all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across all college campuses. You will coordinate with campus departments, local emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, fostering a safe environment conducive to work and study. Remote work is not an option; frequent travel to other campuses may be required. You must be a Colorado resident on the first day of employment. Front Range Community College is an E‑Verify employer. Primary Duties
Emergency Preparedness and Planning
Develops, coordinates, and maintains the college’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Conducts risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Plans, designs and delivers training programs, drills, and exercises for faculty, staff, and students. Creates emergency response protocols for natural disasters, hostile intruder situations, medical emergencies, and other incidents. Works with all departments, leadership, and local partners to determine needs and provides assistance related to planning and preparedness. Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to align emergency plans with regional and national standards. Drafts and prepares letters, correspondence, special reports, and presentations. Completes research, collects data, and generates reports. Maintains awareness of budget and necessary spending for emergency management program. Manages the application to and management of emergency management related grants. Assists area shift supervisors with conducting fire drills, managing evacuation procedures, and maintaining records in accordance with Colorado Fire Code. Establishes, directs and manages the Emergency Management Response Team. Public Education and Engagement
Develops and distributes educational materials to increase campus community awareness of emergency protocols. Delivers presentations on emergency preparedness, including educating the Campus Safety team. Builds strong partnerships and acts as the key point of contact with community organizations, including law enforcement, fire services, and public health agencies. Manages Safety Committees on each campus. Promotes a culture of safety and preparedness on campus. Educates the campus community on the Emergency Operations Plan. Policy Development and Compliance
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as Clery Act, FEMA, and OSHA standards. Maintains records of emergency plans, training sessions, and drills. Reviews and updates emergency policies and procedures regularly. Emergency Response Coordination
Serves as the Incident Commander during on‑campus emergencies or coordinates as liaison with the designated Incident Command team. Facilitates communication of real‑time information to campus stakeholders during emergencies through alerts and notifications. Evaluates and updates evacuation, lockdown, or shelter‑in‑place procedures as necessary. Recovery and Mitigation
Develops post‑incident recovery plans to restore campus operations. Conducts after‑action reviews and provides detailed reports on incidents. Identifies lessons learned and implements changes to improve future emergency response efforts. Manages campus mitigation projects, such as improving infrastructure resilience and enhancing safety measures. Required Competencies
Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC. Places student and employee safety at the center of work. Examines own beliefs and acknowledges biases impacting service to students and employees. Recognizes the need to become knowledgeable about communicating and supporting diverse students, faculty, and staff. Views operations through an equity lens and calls attention to inequitable processes. Uses data to assess department performance and brainstorm improvements. Appreciates the college’s strategic plans and supports departmental goals. Leads from the middle, bringing forward ideas to supervisors. Builds positive collaborative relationships within and across departments. Assesses security risks and develops mitigation strategies. Communicates safety procedures and protocols to diverse audiences. Builds relationships with campus departments, law enforcement, emergency responders, and community partners. Familiar with security technology systems and leverages them to enhance campus security. Knows federal, state, and local laws and compliance requirements related to campus safety and security (e.g., Clery Act, Title IX). Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Education/Training & Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field and 2 years of public safety related work experience. OR
Six (6) years of emergency management experience, disaster planning, or a similar role. AND
Current/Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of principles and practices related to facilities and personal security/safety techniques and design required. Preferred Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish. Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave Leave of Absence Options College Invest 529 Additional Information
Retirement: Employees contribute to Colorado PERA; optional 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible employees and dependents may enroll in credit courses. Professional Development Opportunities and Flexible Work Arrangements are available. Employee Assistance Program: free to all employees. Application Process
The position will remain open until filled. Submit a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with this role. Applications will be evaluated on a competitive, merit‑based basis.
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Location:
Front Range Community College – multiple campuses Employment Type:
Full‑time Salary:
$55,769 – $58,557 annually (DOE) Who You Are
As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, you will plan, implement, and manage all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across all college campuses. You will coordinate with campus departments, local emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, fostering a safe environment conducive to work and study. Remote work is not an option; frequent travel to other campuses may be required. You must be a Colorado resident on the first day of employment. Front Range Community College is an E‑Verify employer. Primary Duties
Emergency Preparedness and Planning
Develops, coordinates, and maintains the college’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Conducts risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Plans, designs and delivers training programs, drills, and exercises for faculty, staff, and students. Creates emergency response protocols for natural disasters, hostile intruder situations, medical emergencies, and other incidents. Works with all departments, leadership, and local partners to determine needs and provides assistance related to planning and preparedness. Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to align emergency plans with regional and national standards. Drafts and prepares letters, correspondence, special reports, and presentations. Completes research, collects data, and generates reports. Maintains awareness of budget and necessary spending for emergency management program. Manages the application to and management of emergency management related grants. Assists area shift supervisors with conducting fire drills, managing evacuation procedures, and maintaining records in accordance with Colorado Fire Code. Establishes, directs and manages the Emergency Management Response Team. Public Education and Engagement
Develops and distributes educational materials to increase campus community awareness of emergency protocols. Delivers presentations on emergency preparedness, including educating the Campus Safety team. Builds strong partnerships and acts as the key point of contact with community organizations, including law enforcement, fire services, and public health agencies. Manages Safety Committees on each campus. Promotes a culture of safety and preparedness on campus. Educates the campus community on the Emergency Operations Plan. Policy Development and Compliance
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as Clery Act, FEMA, and OSHA standards. Maintains records of emergency plans, training sessions, and drills. Reviews and updates emergency policies and procedures regularly. Emergency Response Coordination
Serves as the Incident Commander during on‑campus emergencies or coordinates as liaison with the designated Incident Command team. Facilitates communication of real‑time information to campus stakeholders during emergencies through alerts and notifications. Evaluates and updates evacuation, lockdown, or shelter‑in‑place procedures as necessary. Recovery and Mitigation
Develops post‑incident recovery plans to restore campus operations. Conducts after‑action reviews and provides detailed reports on incidents. Identifies lessons learned and implements changes to improve future emergency response efforts. Manages campus mitigation projects, such as improving infrastructure resilience and enhancing safety measures. Required Competencies
Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC. Places student and employee safety at the center of work. Examines own beliefs and acknowledges biases impacting service to students and employees. Recognizes the need to become knowledgeable about communicating and supporting diverse students, faculty, and staff. Views operations through an equity lens and calls attention to inequitable processes. Uses data to assess department performance and brainstorm improvements. Appreciates the college’s strategic plans and supports departmental goals. Leads from the middle, bringing forward ideas to supervisors. Builds positive collaborative relationships within and across departments. Assesses security risks and develops mitigation strategies. Communicates safety procedures and protocols to diverse audiences. Builds relationships with campus departments, law enforcement, emergency responders, and community partners. Familiar with security technology systems and leverages them to enhance campus security. Knows federal, state, and local laws and compliance requirements related to campus safety and security (e.g., Clery Act, Title IX). Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Education/Training & Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field and 2 years of public safety related work experience. OR
Six (6) years of emergency management experience, disaster planning, or a similar role. AND
Current/Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of principles and practices related to facilities and personal security/safety techniques and design required. Preferred Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish. Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave Leave of Absence Options College Invest 529 Additional Information
Retirement: Employees contribute to Colorado PERA; optional 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible employees and dependents may enroll in credit courses. Professional Development Opportunities and Flexible Work Arrangements are available. Employee Assistance Program: free to all employees. Application Process
The position will remain open until filled. Submit a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with this role. Applications will be evaluated on a competitive, merit‑based basis.
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