Senior Emergency Services Coordinator

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the general direction of the CARES Program Manager II, the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (SESC) will perform complex and sensitive emergency evaluation, consultation, coordination, development, and preparedness for emergency responses and work effectively and quickly in responding to natural or man-made emergencies affecting animals or food products of animal origin and in support of any AHFSS branch when activated for emergency response. The incumbent is part of a collaborative team taking the lead in the CARES statewide training and exercise program in coordination and collaboration with the other training programs, providing guidance for emergency management training, evaluation of training needs, curriculum development, developing a training plan, and course delivery as well as developing, executing, and evaluating exercises based on the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guiding principles. Properly coordinated, managed, and conducted training and exercises are required to protect lives, environment, and property during all hazard disasters throughout the state. Although this is primarily a CARES training and exercise position, the incumbent will also support the CARES Animal Specialist with planning, as needed.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

The office is conveniently located within a few miles of major shopping centers and offers free parking. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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Working Conditions

The duties of this position are mostly conducted indoors. However, incumbent may occasionally be required to work outside, under difficult conditions, and in non-standard office environments.

The work site contains modular furniture, counters, chair, and file space. It also includes a computer with various software programs, including email, a printer, and a telephone with voicemail.

Travel (including nights, weekends, and holidays) for extended periods may be required for meetings and events as well as during an emergency response. Travel on short notice may be required upon activation for emergency response. During emergency response periods, duties may require working long shifts at hours other than the normal work hours.

The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies in compliance with the Department Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP).

Outdoor activities may include:

• Inspecting livestock at farms, ranches, and saleyards or other livestock facilities
• Occasional travel by State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in the district for assignments, emergency planning exercises, or meetings

The incumbent may encounter:

• Confrontational, unfriendly or irate individuals
• Quickly moving heavy gates
• Stampeding livestock
• Crowded milking parlors
• Heavy machinery
• Extremes in temperature
• High levels of noise
• Various unpleasant odors

Depending on the task, the incumbent must be able to spend significant amounts of time:

• Moving, sitting, or bending
• Typing or working on a computer
• Reaching above, at, or below shoulder height
• Twisting at the waist
• Move neck freely in all directions.

The incumbent must be able to:

• Move or transport up to 25 pounds
• Drive long distances (up to 8 hours) to rea ch destinations

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Benefits

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

Additional Information:

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a completed state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 may be disqualified.

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts