Emergency Services Coordinator

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, as well as local government requirements in relation to declared emergencies and recovery programs. ESC will be part of a team of field Coordinators with the Regional Operations Coastal Branch, and they must be able to work independently as well as be a contributing team member. Under direction, the ESC functions in a demanding and changing environment, which requires to act with great independence while effectively maintaining a routine workload and regularly responding to short term tasks. Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and functions effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities and must be able to respond to all forms of disasters and emergencies, at any hour anywhere in the state, within short time frames. Required to meet regulatory and internal deadlines on all assignments. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. Department Information The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California. The Response Operartions leads the State’s incident response efforts and maintains emergency management situational awareness during an incident. Responding to a disaster means addressing the short-term, direct effects of an incident or threat. Response includes immediate actions to save lives, protect property, and meet basic human needs. The Cal OES Response Operations addresses all types of threats and hazards, ranging from accidents, technological hazards, natural disasters, human-caused incidents, pre-planned events, proactive preparedness measures, and mutual aid coordination. The Response Operations reinforces local responses to incident areas by coordinating state-level government, private sector, and nongovernmental roles in support of local governments and other entities. Responses are conducted in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites. More information may be found here: Response Operations | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov 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: Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner. Be proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to assume complex duties and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and in a team environment. Possess strong organizational, time management, analytical, and project management skills. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term and long-term deadlines. Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action. Have excellent customer service skills. 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 plan401(k) and 457(b) PlansFlexible SchedulesGenerous paid time offHealth, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's familyInvestment in careers developmentFree ParkingElectric Carport