Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced ca reer? 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. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Program Manager I (PM I), the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (SESC) performs a wide variety of consultative, advisory, and evaluative duties in the areas of hazard mitigation including vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, planning and emergency management and is responsible for coordinating, tracking and analysis of hazard mitigation planning program activities. The incumbent will research, interpret, and apply federal and state legislation, rules, practices, and principles governing the Hazard Mitigation Programs. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the creation, coordination, and delivery of hazard mitigation planning trainings aimed at jurisdictions across California.

The Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP) Division of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is focused to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from natural and human-caused hazards. The essential steps of Hazard Mitigation are: (1) Hazard identification; (2) Vulnerability analysis; (3) Defining a hazard mitigation strategy; and (4) Implementation of hazard mitigation activities and projects. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the implementation of Hazard Mitigation Programs as described in the Disaster Act Mitigation Act of 2000, Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act, and the California Emergency Assistance Act, and other relevant state and federal laws and regulations.

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Working Conditions

Hybrid Telework : This position is eligible for a hybrid work. Additional in office days may be required based on the business needs. Main Office loc ated in Mather, CA. 

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 (COI) : 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.

Special Requirements

Application Package Requirements:

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the J ob Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678. 
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678. 
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section) . Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.. 
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.  

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**

**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

Benefits

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

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

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. 

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. 

Please review the Duty Statement for this position.

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

The SOQ should be no more than one page, two pages, double-spaced in 12-point Arial font.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. In two paragraphs or less, describe your experience with mitigation planning at either the state or federal level.
2. In two paragraphs of less, describe your experience with leading or developing a training program on emergency management topics.

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog:  Upload SOQ to your Application Package

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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