EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Program Manager I of the Response Resources Unit, the Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) completes technical, analytical, and research assignments relevant to the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of deploying mobile medical assets for disasters in a warehouse setting.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with EMSA’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200.

Candidates who reside outside of the state of California maybe interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

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In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 2% in exchange for 3.5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

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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.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY).  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to lead and coordinate complex emergency response efforts.
• In-depth knowledge of disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated capacity to adapt to evolving emergency response standards and requirements.

• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with EMSA OMS management, staff, EMSA Headquarters personnel, and external stakeholders.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ should be no more than two pages, single-spaced.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN NUMBERED ORDER:

1. What background, experience, education, and/or training qualifies you for this Emergency Services Coordinator position?
2. Describe your experience writing, developing, and coordinating planning efforts and/or projects? Give examples.
3. What skills and abilities do you believe are most crucial to being successful in this position and what is your experience using those skills and abilities?

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 see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at the end of this posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected. Resumes DO NOT take place of the SOQ.