Senior Emergency Services Coordinator

Job Description And Duties

This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex emergency management, response, recovery, and planning work related to federal and state disaster assistance grant programs.
• Understands state and federal recovery structures and resources.
• Aligns recovery activities with the California Disaster Recovery Framework (CDRF) to support critical and complex disaster recovery projects.
• Coincides with recovery activities with the California Disaster Recovery Framework (CDRF) to support critical and complex disaster recovery projects.
• Coordinates with Cal OES, state, federal, and local partners.
• Provides recommendations to the six RSFs to facilitate state support in key functional areas: Community Planning, Economic, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, and Natural and Cultural Resources.
• Works with a team of professional, technical, and analytical staff, coordinating with other programs and units.
• Supports response and recovery operations at the JFO and assists in developing and revising operational recovery plans.
• Organizes resources and implements objectives related to pre- and post-disaster recovery, including planning, assessments, vulnerability studies, and financial incentives.
• May independently manage significant emergency management projects, act as a team leader or project coordinator, and develop complex policy direction.
• Consults with local, state, and federal agencies, organizations, and community groups on major program issues, mentors staff, and reviews technical work.
• Analyzes relevant legislation, recommends proposals, and assists in strategic planning.
• Functions in a demanding environment, requiring the ability to handle routine tasks while responding to short-term assignments. Must meet regulatory and internal deadlines.
• Duties include both normal and disaster recovery operations, including field activities like PDAs, JFO operations, and disaster assistance centers.

Requirements

• Background in post-disaster recovery operations, including experience working with federal, state, and/or local emergency management agencies.
• Knowledge of FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program, including eligibility criteria and funding mechanisms.
• Ability to interpret applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, and policies; analyze situations accurately, take appropriate action, reason logically, analyze data and effectively present information.
• Professional, flexible, tactful, and open-minded.
• Gain and maintain the respect, confidence, and cooperation of a wide variety of officials and other persons contacted.
• Be able to develop creative and effective solutions to issues.
• Grasp ideas and information quickly and accurately.
• Provide sound accurate advice to others.
• Work independently and in a cooperative team environment.
• Accurately study and analyze data, problems and situations related to programs and policies.
• Evaluate alternatives, develop recommendations, and take effective action.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with: Cal OES staff and management; local, state, and federal officials; and representatives of other organizations.
• Reason logically and creatively.
• 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.
• Written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, response, recovery, and planning.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs, including eligibility criteria and funding mechanisms.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Background in post-disaster recovery operations, including experience working with federal, state, and/or local emergency management agencies.
• Knowledge of FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program, including eligibility criteria and funding mechanisms.
• Ability to interpret applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, and policies; analyze situations accurately, take appropriate action, reason logically, analyze data and effectively present information.
• Professional, flexible, tactful, and open-minded.
• Gain and maintain the respect, confidence, and cooperation of a wide variety of officials and other persons contacted.
• Be able to develop creative and effective solutions to issues.
• Grasp ideas and information quickly and accurately.
• Provide sound accurate advice to others.
• Work independently and in a cooperative team environment.
• Accurately study and analyze data, problems and situations related to programs and policies.
• Evaluate alternatives, develop recommendations, and take effective action.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with: Cal OES staff and management; local, state, and federal officials; and representatives of other organizations.
• Reason logically and creatively.
• 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.
• Written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner.