Supervisor I

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Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? 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.

Under the general direction of the Program Manager II, the Supervisor I performs a wide range of complex managerial and analytical tasks related to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs, including but not limited to: Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Grant, California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC), Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant (HMEP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation program (PDM), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and others.

The incumbent is responsible for management, supervision, and organization of resources, as well as the implementation of program objectives. To ensure program objectives are met, the Supervisor I may be required to work extended hours, e.g. nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsible for managing staff during both normal and disaster recovery operations.

Primary management duties involve supervisorial responsibility for staff; planning, coordinating, and directing resources effectively; developing, reviewing, and approving all program-related documentation; soliciting and ensuring necessary input from and coordination with all persons contacted in the course of work; making financial, programmatic, and administrative decisions on all aspects of the program; and making recommendations to upper management.

Develops, directs, and empowers staff to ensure they are customer-focused innovators and problem solvers providing a high level of service and technical expertise in their delivery of services. Identifies innovative opportunities and makes recommendations for potential consideration for the strategic plan, undertakes department-wide projects, and anticipates the needs of, and impacts on, disaster recovery program and operation. Establishes and maintains relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, promotes organizational efficiency and operational excellence. May be required to perform the same work tasks as subordinate staff, to ensure the mission, goals, and objectives of the unit/division/branch are met in the most timely and efficient manner.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.