Senior Emergency Services Coordinator

Job Description and Duties

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 Chief, Response Support Operations, the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (SESC) is responsible for leading and supporting a broad range of emergency management programs, policy initiatives, and operational readiness activities that advance Headquarters-Response and statewide emergency management objectives. The incumbent serves as California's Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Coordinator and provides technical leadership, guidance, and program oversight for the EMAC Program, while also supporting the Operational Readiness Program (ORP), MissionEdge, and other assigned Response Support Operations initiatives.

The SESC serves as a technical expert and trusted advisor on emergency management programs and statewide response operations. The incumbent develops and implements policies, procedures, and program improvements; coordinates training, outreach, and stakeholder engagement activities; provides technical consultation and recommendations to executive leadership and management; and represents Cal OES in local, state, interstate, federal, and national meetings, committees, workgroups, and emergency management forums. This position requires independent judgment, exceptional collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing operational priorities while managing multiple complex assignments.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. 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 (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 Job 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.**

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• Demonstrated ability to establish and strengthen working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership and local, state, federal, tribal, military, private sector, nongovernmental, and interstate partners.
• Experience developing, implementing, or managing emergency management programs, policies, standard operating procedures, or business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced operational environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefings, reports, policies, and official correspondence.
• Demonstrated flexibility to quickly adapt to changing priorities, emerging incidents, and executive direction.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel on short notice to support emergency operations and EMAC activities.

Benefits

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.

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 and Desirable Qualifications for this position.

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

• The SOQ should be no more than one page, single sided, single-spaced.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe the experience, knowledge, education, and training that best qualify you for this position. Include examples of your experience in emergency management, program coordination, policy development, operational readiness, or mutual aid.
2. Describe a time when you were assigned responsibility for a new program, system, or subject matter in which you initially had limited experience. How did you develop your expertise, and how did you apply that knowledge to support your organization?

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.