Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator
Larimer County Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- Categories: Fire and EMS, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Oct 25, 2025
Job Description:
Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator
Description
OverviewThis 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 1 employee.
LCDHE works to provide everyone in Larimer County the opportunity for a healthy life and values strategy, professionalism, equity, and teamwork. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals, including those from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities, feel respected, supported, and empowered. Our organization is committed to creating an environment rooted in belonging and opportunity. We recognize that unconscious bias can undermine our efforts, so we actively engage in ongoing education, training, and open dialogue. If you are committed to learning and cultivating a workplace where all voices are valued, we encourage you to apply and join us on a journey where our core values are not only ideals but principles that drive our collective success.
The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During the initial six-month probationary period, the individual hired may telework up to one day per week, if business needs allow. After successfully completing the probationary period, the individual may telework up to two days per week, depending on business plans and operational needs.
To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- 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.
What we're looking for:
- 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, as well as 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, ReadyOp, HAN), communications (800MHz, Satellite Radio), scheduling (SignUp Genius), GIS, and data management.
- Experience in managing a volunteer-based, emergency-response team (or strike team), including recruitment, retention, training, and field deployment.
Qualifications
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- 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 directly related field, with duties and similar responsibilities related to emergency preparedness and response, 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 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) or HAZMAT OPERATIONS certification, preferred.
- Previous experience with PHEP/HPP Grant, SNS/CRI, and MCM, preferred.
- Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.
Benefits
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
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.
Supplemental Information
Please note:
The Department of Health and Environment has a vaccine requirement. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the vaccine requirements or request a waiver.
The ideal candidate m ust be flexible to respond to emergencies and disasters outside the typical work schedule.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous