Regional Emergency Services Coordinator

Overview

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. Cal OES is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team in a high-energy, team-oriented environment.

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. The Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) will be part of a team of field Coordinators with the Regional Operations Inland Branch and must be able to work independently as well as be a contributing team member. The ESC will function in a demanding and changing environment, which requires them to act with great independence while effectively maintaining a 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.

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

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 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.

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 California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

The Response Operations 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…