Coordinator; Communications), Office of Emergency Services

Coordinator (Communications), Office of Emergency Services California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Provided Pay Range

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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.

Under the direction of the Senior Coordinator, Tactical Communications unit (TCU), the incumbent’s responsibility is to coordinate planning, development, operation and evaluation of the services to support and implement the statewide Tactical Communications program goals and objectives during normal and disaster operations. The incumbent is also responsible for completing all assigned tasks to include tactical communications projects, ensuring communication systems used by Cal OES are available for operation at all times.

During emergencies performs tactical communication emergency response activities as directed.

Responsibilities of the TCU are to provide guidance for statewide interoperability planning and coordination activities for all levels of government; ensuring that statewide emergency communications response and recovery resources are properly coordinated; develop regulation and planning guidance as mandated by state or federal law; and provide on-going tactical communications assistance, support and guidance to other Cal OES Branches and Regions.

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

Click 'Apply Now' to read the official job bulletin and apply. Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on February 5, 2026.

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.

Public Safety Communications (PSC) serves the state of California by providing public safety communications to the state’s first responders and oversight of the 9-1-1 system to the people of California. The PSC is dedicated to the preservation and protection of human life and public safety by delivering reliable and dependable communication services keeping the public connected during times of crisis.

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.

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