Geohazard Operations Coordinator

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

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.

The Watershed Mitigation, Coordination, and Outreach Unit is dedicated to supporting state, federal, tribal, and local stakeholders to facilitate the safety of lives and protection of property in the face of diverse geological hazards. These hazards encompass, but are not limited to, post-fire debris flows, mudslides, and landslides. Using cutting-edge remote sensing efforts, proactive planning, strategic coordination, and community outreach, this unit works to advise on or implement effective measures that mitigate the impact of geohazards, ensuring resilience and safeguarding the well-being of communities across the State of California.

Under the direction of the Program Manager I, the Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) applies emergency management knowledge to support emergency response, recovery, planning, mitigation, coordination, and outreach activities at the journey level specific to the unique emergency management context.

The ESC maintains cooperative working relationships with stakeholders from Local, State, and Federal agencies, Tribal Nations, the private sector, community-based organizations, and academic entities, as well as the general public. The incumbent may be independently responsible for and act as the liaison between the department and emergency management agencies, organizations, and groups on all program matters, including interpreting laws and department policy;

assist in problem solving and program implementation; assist in development and implementation of program policies; plan and coordinate activities to develop emergency management plans and systems; and provide assistance, advice, and consultation to departmental staff; external entities, or individuals regarding the development and maintenance of emergency management programs and operations. Incumbent may act as a lead person or be assigned staff responsibilities in support of other technical or programmatic functions.

This position requires a high level of knowledge and experience in the disaster program laws, regulations, policies, and damage assessments. The incumbent must have an adequate level of knowledge and understanding of geohazard related operations. The incumbent must be able to prepare detailed plans and specifications, conduct technical research, make detailed analysis; and analyze situations in order to make appropriate recommendations.

The incumbent must possess the ability to analyze situations accurately, reason logically, implement policy and regulations, and be able to effectively communicate with Cal OES staff and management, public agency representatives, and federal staff for proper action. Functions in a demanding and changing environment, which requires the incumbent to act with independence while effectively maintaining a routine workload and also regularly responding to short term tasks.

Responsible for meeting regulatory and internal deadlines on all assignments.

The incumbent will be required to travel on short notice for extended durations and or support a variety of activities including response and recovery operations at disaster-affected sites, in field offices, at the State Operations Center, or at the Joint Field Office.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located in the Watershed Mitigation, Coordination, and Outreach Unit in Mather, CA.

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

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