Anti-Terrorism Program Coordinator

Department Information
The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has three major operational divisions: Colorado National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and the nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefits program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities

Description Of Job
This position is located in the Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) G9 Installations and Environment, Business Management Branch at Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial. The position's primary responsibility is to coordinate and manage the Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) Antiterrorism (AT) Program involving statewide policy, AT development, risk management, vulnerability assessments, training management, and integration of AT into force protection, critical infrastructure, operational security (OPSEC), and physical security programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• developing, implementing, and managing anti-terrorism, physical security and OPSEC plans and programs, to include monitoring and taking effective corrective/protective measures;
• assessing the budgeting and implementation status of key projects, lobbying for funding to insure future effective force protection posture;
• overseeing the installation Force Protection Training Program on threats and protective systems for military, civilian, and contractors while evaluating training needs and requirements based on mission/threat;
• developing policies for counter measures, integrated anti-terrorism programs, and law enforcement contact procedures;
• evaluating vulnerability, responses to increased threat, and changes in Force Protection Condition;
• providing security threat guidance to leadership through evaluation of a variety of escalating resources and data;
• coordinating the planning for and participation in recurring continuity operation exercises;
• developing current status and recommendations to command leadership on readiness of installation security and law enforcement to deter and withstand attacks;
• developing and maintaining liaison and coordination with local emergency response officials on COOP plans and activation;
• performing onsite vulnerability and threat assessments to develop long-range security strategy, planning, objectives, and implementation;
• reviewing anti-terrorism, force protection reviews on all Military Construction projects and infrastructure projects requiring a working knowledge of the Unified Facilities Criteria to identify vulnerabilities and integrate protective strategies into the facility and its surroundings, ensuring compliance with DoD Anti-terrorism Construction Standards; and
• performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Must be a citizen of Colorado.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within six months of employment.
• Must be willing to obtain an AT Level II certified IAW AR certification within the first six months of employment requiring training out of state and maintaining certification at minimum of once every three years.

AND

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in the fields of anti-terrorism, force protection, operational security and/or physical security.

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment such as terrorism, law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice, or criminology.
• Three years of professional experience in the fields of anti-terrorism, force protection, operational security and/or physical security.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to work varying shifts and extended hours in the event of national crisis or other requirement.
• Preference will be given to individuals who already have an AT Level II Certification IAW AR and a Secret or higher security clearance.

Supplemental Information
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at under Rules.

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Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

Employment Philosophy:
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The DMVA is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator,