Safety Officer, Incident Management Assistance Team

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.

The Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) is a rapidly deployable response unit that supports local emergency managers and coordinates state support during major disasters. As the Safety Officer, you will be responsible for developing safety plans, providing safety briefings, mitigating workplace safety hazards, responding to safety incidents, and preparing incident reports. When not deployed, you will participate in trainings and exercises, build relationships with partner agencies, and provide safety leadership to other agency operations. This role requires you to be able to deploy within two hours of notice to remote locations for extended periods.

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:

• Experience leading or supporting emergency management, public safety, military, public health, or humanitarian response operations.
• Credentialling or qualification as a Safety Officer under the California Emergency Operations Center Position Credentialling Program, National Qualification System, California Incident Command Certification System, or comparable system.
• Experience serving in a Safety Officer capacity in the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Experience performing occupational health and safety functions, including safety plan development, mitigation of safety hazards, accident investigation, and report writing.
• Experience communicating with groups of diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Knowledge of the purpose, organizational activities, and basic legislation of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), including the Emergency Services Act and California Disaster Assistance Act, implementing regulations, and the mission and core values of Cal OES.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with employees, executive leadership, and state, federal, Tribal, and local governmental entities, community-based organizations, private sector partners, and additional stakeholders to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Flexibility and adaptation to perform under pressure and prioritize workload, while focused on mission-critical deadlines.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and respectful manner.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

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 and Desirable Qualifications for this position.

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

• The SOQ shall be no more than two pages, single-sided, single-spaced in 11-point Arial font.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe your experience performing occupational or operational health and safety functions, such as developing safety plans, responding to safety incidents, and preparing incident reports.
2. Describe your experience working in disaster response operations or a similarly fast-paced work environment.
3. Describe a time you functioned on a high-performing team.

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.