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.

This assignment involves a perceptive understanding of State and Federal regulations, adult training methods, project management, emergency management concepts, and local government requirements in relation to proclaimed/declared emergencies and recovery programs. The SESC will be the lead team member over high-level special projects with the Inland Region, and they must be able to work independently, oversee project progress, ensure timely delivery of outcomes, and be a contributing team member. As a lead, the SESC will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing staff. The SESC is responsible for identifying training needs and developing and providing training and presentations to staff and external partners.

The incumbent will function in a demanding and changing environment, which requires them to act with a high degree of independence while effectively maintaining their routine workload and regularly responding to short-term tasks. They will demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities. They must be able to respond to all forms of disasters and emergencies, at any hour anywhere in the state, within short time frames. They will be required to meet regulatory and internal deadlines on all assignments.

Under general direction of the PM II, the SESC manages the development and implementation of region-wide special projects, including the Emergency Management Mutual Aid (EMMA Program) and the Mutual Aid Regional Advisory Committees (MARACs) within Inland Region. The SESC serves as the interface between local and state government, as such, they must be able to function as a project lead, think creatively, and possess solutions-oriented work principles. They will possess an attitude of self-sufficiency in order to overcome unforeseen physical and mental challenges. Responsibilities include a wide variety of emergency management advisory functions in support of local and tribal governments, regional staff, and state agencies. The SESC will lead and guide ESCs within the region and may also be selected to be a Branch Director, Division Chief, or Senior Cal OES Official during deployments.

Topics that SESCs should be knowledgeable in include, but are not limited to: the Emergency Services Act (ESA); Incident Command Systems (ICS); Standardized Emergency Management System/National Incident Management System (SEMS/NIMS); Emergency Support Functions (ESF); Recovery Support Functions (RSF); Emergency Management Mutual Aid (EMMA); Hazard Mitigation Plane (HMP); Cal OES Emergency Management Software system (Engage); Office Productivity Software including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, etc.; Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG); adult learning methods and coaching/mentorship methods; and Duty Officer programs.

The incumbent is expected to work closely in support of the Inland Region Management Team, and alongside the other SESCs. They should be able to quickly respond to emergencies in within the Region or throughout the state.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

In Office
This position supports and manages the day-to-day business operations for Cal OES which is handled in an office location. This is not considered a hybrid telework position.

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.

Location
Main office located at Inland Region Headquarters at Sequoia Pacific, Sacramento CA.

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 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service in all situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to perform at a high level under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines.
• 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.
• Experience working with local government agencies during all phases of emergency management.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency preparedness and response laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience responding to disasters at either an Incident Command Post, Emergency Operations Center, or other SEMS/NIMS defined facility.
• Ability to lead as disaster response team and ensure that incident objectives are met.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to effectively coordinate with and lead multidisciplinary professionals to prepare for and respond to emergency events.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to coach, mentor, and staff development.
• Experience as duty officer and knowledge of duty officer procedures and operations.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

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:

• 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
• Free Parking
• Electric Carport

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-spaced, with 12-point font, and one-inch margins.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator.
2. Describe your project management experience, including: examples of the type of project(s) you have managed previously; your experience leading/coordinating project teams; what tools and systems you have used to manage projects.
3. Please copy the below bulleted list of software and include your level of experience (no experience, beginner, intermediate, advance):

• WebEOC / CalEOC 360 / Salesforce Engage
• GIS Software (ESRI, Interra, SCOUT, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Adobe Acrobat
• DocuSign
• Project Management Software (list specific programs/applications and experience)

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog:

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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