Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator

Overview

This posting is "Continuous" and may close at any time when the vacancy is filled. Larimer County is located in north central Colorado, encompassing 2,634 square miles and a population of about 371,000 residents. It is known for its lovely geography (Rocky Mountains, rivers, foothills), year‑round outdoor activities (300 days of sunshine!), Colorado State University, and welcoming communities.

The health department’s Senior Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR) Program is actively engaged in collaborating with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, technological failures, manmade crises, public health emergencies, and acts of terrorism. The Program also manages a new branch of the Rocky Mountain Medical Reserve Corps and oversees the Health & Medical Services Branch (HMSB, formerly known as ESF-8) in the Larimer Regional EOC during disasters.

The Senior EPR coordinator will also be responsible for direct supervision of one employee.

Attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

• Oversees the completion of local and regional deliverables as required in the state Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) contract.
• Serves in a leadership role to support the HMSB’s efforts when the Larimer Regional EOC is activated for an emergency or disaster.
• Participates in emergency planning and preparedness activities and exercises in conjunction with pertinent HMSB partners.
• Acts as a subject‑matter expert to HMSB partners regarding emergency‑preparedness and response.
• Develops, oversees, implements, and manages changes in program procedures and departmental policies to align with emergency preparedness best practices.
• Exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical, and support staff as assigned.

• Hands‑on experience establishing, maintaining, and strengthening successful working relationships with government entities, healthcare organizations, and community partners.
• Leadership experience in responding to a variety of natural disasters, technological failures, manmade crises, public health emergencies, and acts of terrorism.
• Experience in applying tenets of the Incident Command System in real‑world disasters, and experience working in a city or regional Emergency Operations Center.
• Knowledge of and real‑world experience in using various technologies in disaster response‑and‑recovery efforts, including situational awareness platforms (WebEOC, Discord), alert/notification systems (CodeRED, Ready Op, HAN), communications (800MHz, Satellite Radio), scheduling (Sign Up Genius), GIS, and data management.
• Experience in managing a volunteer‑based, emergency‑response team (or strike team), including recruitment, retention, training, and field deployment.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public health, biology, environmental health, physical science, or a closely related field, required.
• Five (5) years of professional experience working at a state, county, or local public health agency, emergency preparedness, emergency management, or a directly related field, required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience, required.
• Certification in the Incident Command System (ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800), required within six (6) months of hire.
• OSHA HAZWOPER or HAZMAT OPERATIONS certification, preferred.
• Previous experience with PHEP/HPP Grant, SNS/CRI, and MCM, preferred.
• Possession of reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

For full details, visit Larimer County’s Benefits at…