Senior Emergency Services Coordinator

Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team.

Description of the Position:

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (SESC) serves as lead for highly specialized support to all elements within the Recovery Disaster Analysis and Coordination Unit. The SESC will serve as the Special Projects Unit lead. The functions of this team are to prepare Governor’s Office Action Requests, provide technical expertise, participate in the Incident Command Structure activations, and validate Initial Damage Estimates, and develop Recovery trainings, exercises, presentations, and briefings as requested.

The SESC is project coordinator on special assignments identified to support the most critical and/or complex disaster recovery projects to support short- and long-term recovery operations, in concert with other Cal OES, state, federal, and local government and non-governmental partners. The SESC serves a lead and legislative coordinator for the unit. The SESC may also be called upon to support response and recovery operations, at the Joint Field Office and in the development/revision of operational recovery plans and documents. The SESC is responsible to lead and organize the resources and implementation of objectives that support the department’s pre- and post-disaster recovery objectives, such as disaster recovery planning and preparedness, assessments, vulnerability studies, and financial incentives.

This position requires the incumbent have a broad working knowledge of state emergency management services and operations, in addition to state and federal Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Fire Management Assistance Grant, and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs as provided under the California Emergency Services Act, California Disaster Assistance Act, and the Robert T. Stafford Act.

This position is located in the Disaster Analysis Unit in Mather. Applications must be received via CalCareers before 11:59pm on December 6, 2024.

Desirable Qualifications in Candidates:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to deploy statewide, for an extended period, on short notice
• Flexibility to work in a team environment
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service across multiple platforms (i.e., phone, email, in person)
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Ability to compose clear, concise, grammatically sound documents
• Follow oral and written directions and carry out prescribed tasks
• Ability to analyze data and conduct research to draw effective conclusions
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to facilitate meetings or lead work groups or teams to accomplish work assignments
• Careful and astute attention to detail
• Experience in soliciting updates, facilitating discussions, designing activities, coordinating logistics, preparing meeting materials, and/or taking detailed meeting notes
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with stakeholders, co-workers and display excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of and experience working in alignment with emergency management frameworks and systems such as the National and California Disaster Recovery Frameworks (NDRF/CDRF), Robert T. Stafford Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Incident Command System, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Effective and tactful communication skills among differing viewpoints or backgrounds
• Ability to pivot often to manage multiple and significant specialized projects
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills

Working Conditions:

Telework - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to two days of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

DMV Pull Program - Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Conflict of Interest - This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Department Information:

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

CalOES is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

The Recovery Section is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters.

The Recovery Section ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process. In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

Benefits:

Mather Campus Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Need assistance with the application process?

Email a recruiter at Talent@caloes.ca.gov and reference JC-431855