Job Description

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.

About the job: This is the entry, working, and journey level of the ESC series. ESC’s perform a wide variety of consultative, coordinative, developmental, planning, and evaluative duties in the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the statewide emergency management system including emergency plans, and the emergency response operations of State and local agencies and relief, recovery, mitigation, and preparedness programs at the Office of Emergency Services.

Under direction, the Emergency Services Coordinators (ESCs) in Regional Operations Southern are the first line of collaboration, communication, and coordination between local emergency managers and the state. ESCs are assigned to an Operational Area and/or to project areas where they will provide technical expertise on emergency management, response, mitigation, recovery, and other functions of Cal OES while representing the state. They will possess a perceptive understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and requirements in relation to declared emergencies and recovery programs to provide guidance to their assigned area and accurately convey critical information vital to saving lives, property, and the environment.

During non-emergencies, the ESC will focus on planning, prevention, training, response exercises, and various projects that enhance preparedness for the region and partner agencies. During emergencies, the ESC will respond to provide coordination between an Operational Area and the Region and/or State Operations Center within the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS).

Cal OES is recruiting for an Emergency Services Coordinator for the Southern Region. Applicants only need to submit one application package to be considered for this position.

Cal OES has advertised in Riverside County (JC 467345) and Los Angels County (JC 467354) and Orange County (JC 467337). The position will be primarily based out of our Southern Regional Emergency Operations Center in Santa Ana with frequent travel around Southern California.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

In Office: This position supports the day-to-day business operations which is handled in the office and out in the field. This is not considered a hybrid telework position.  

Conflict of Interest: 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.

DMV Pull Program: Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s 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.

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.

How to apply: 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:

• Knowledge of state disaster preparedness and response protocols and procedures, the state’s disaster response structure and governance and the roles and responsibilities of key agencies in the state’s disaster response framework.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency preparedness and response laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Knowledge of current research and best and promising practices for disaster planning, preparedness, and response.

• Experience working with social services and health agencies during emergency events and addressing the needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities, vulnerable and underserved populations for disaster preparedness and during disaster events.

• Demonstrated ability and experience to effectively collaborate and lead a multidisciplinary team of professional staff to prepare for and respond to emergency events.

• Ability to establish and maintain rapport, and collaborative working relationships with highly engaged internal and external stakeholders including state emergency response agencies, executive leaders and local program partners.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service in all situations.

• Ability to develop evaluations and surveys using data collection and reporting systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to perform at a high level under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, with discretion, empathy, and mutual respect with individuals at all levels in the organization, and with internal and external stakeholders.

• An understanding of issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion and a commitment to ensuring that the needs of diverse and underserved populations are taken into consideration when preparing for and responding to disaster events.

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and resourcefully as a project lead and/or team member to plan, develop, implement, and track outcomes for long term projects, with minimal supervision, to meet the strategic goals and objectives of an organization.

• Knowledge of state government functions, public sector management principles, control agencies, the state budget cycle, and the legislative process.

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:

• 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

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:

• Must include applicant’s full name (Last, First)
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document
• Criteria/Question(s) must be answered in numerical order
• Font must be Arial and 12-point (not higher or lower)
• Not to exceed three (3) pages
• Single-sided, Single-spaced

1. Describe your experience with disaster preparation and response, and knowledge of federal and state emergency preparedness policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

2. Describe your experience responding to large and complex disaster and emergency response activities and projects that involve multidisciplinary staff, state emergency response agencies, and local stakeholders. Please also include any experience in helping to resolve local issues and resource needs and navigating solutions among local and state response partners.

3. Describe your experience in effectively leading departmental and stakeholder groups, communicating with executive leaders, and helping an organization achieve its disaster preparation, emergency planning, and response goals.

4. Describe how you meet or align with the desirable qualifications of the position post.

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.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Relief, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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