Program Manager I

About the role

Responsible for directing the overall administration of the State Mitigation Planning Program and making recommendations for resolution and implementations to the Resiliency Branch Chief and the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO); reviewing federal and state policy/regulatory requirements and proposing strategies for meeting requirements. Responsible for the ongoing review, monitoring and evaluation of state mitigation planning activities and making recommendations for improvement. This position also attends conferences/meetings regarding the state mitigation planning program, creates reports for management and executive staff on state mitigation planning strategies; develops work plans, staffing patterns and directs the development and implementation of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan in coordination with various local, state and federal partners.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall administration of the State Mitigation Planning Program
• Make recommendations for resolution and implementations to the Resiliency Branch Chief and the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO)
• Review federal and state policy/regulatory requirements and propose strategies for meeting requirements
• Conduct ongoing review, monitoring and evaluation of state mitigation planning activities and make recommendations for improvement
• Attend conferences/meetings regarding the state mitigation planning program
• Create reports for management and executive staff on state mitigation planning strategies
• Develop work plans and staffing patterns
• Direct the development and implementation of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan in coordination with various local, state and federal partners

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 Recovery Directorate is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters. The Recovery Directorate ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process.

The Recovery Directorate is comprised of three sections — Recovery Operations, Hazard Mitigation, and Interagency Recovery Coordination. Recovery personnel are responsible for assisting in the management of statewide disaster recovery efforts, as well as assisting agricultural communities, businesses, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, local governments and special districts impacted by disasters.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• 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
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on September 4, 2026. Reference JC-515473.