Community Outreach and Resilience Public Information Officer

**Pending Budget Approval**

**This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied for JC-421357 do not need to re-apply**

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 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is recruiting for a Community Outreach and Resilience Public Information Officer (PIO I) within the Office of Crisis Communication and Public Affairs. This professional communicator should have public education expertise, a passion for team and staff development, commitment to equity and the organizational skills to help the team. This role is part of a larger team of five PIOs and will work within a larger growing team of 20+ media professionals. This candidate will help guide public education and outreach campaigns housed within the Office of Crisis Communication and Public Affairs to reach vulnerable populations before, during and after an emergency or disaster.

About the job: Under administrative direction of the Community Outreach and Resilience Communications Manager, the Community Outreach and Resilience Public Information Officer (PIO I) candidate will work well under pressure and understands education and outreach efforts. In addition to helping with Cal OES' public information campaigns, this position will help with media relations, communications, owned media and public information functions, while ensuring that the department's communication strategy and tactics consistently delivers messages that motivate people to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.

Cal OES takes pride in being innovative, agile employer and as a department is constantly evolving our communications approach to advance our mission of protecting Californians from hazards of all types. The successful candidate for this role will be a communicator with media relations expertise, a passion for news, a commitment to equity and the creativity to build an audience on our social and owned-media platforms. The ideal candidate will have a background in public sector communications, news, journalism or social media.

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

Working Conditions
Telework: This position works with all levels of Cal OES management and technical staff which is handled in an office setting. This is not considered a hybrid telework position.

Duties and responsibilities in the Office of Crisis Communication & Public Affairs are sensitive, and multi-media work products must be carefully prepared to ensure that public information issues are addressed as timely and efficiently as possible. Cal OES is an extension of the Governor's Office where emergency services are concerned; hence, careful, accurate and effective internal and external communication is critical.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-448204

Position #(s):
163-117-5601-001

Working Title:
Community Outreach and Resilience Public Information Officer

Classification:
INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST) $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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 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 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Office of Crisis Communication and Public Affairs is recruiting a professional communicator who should have public education expertise, a passion for team and staff development, commitment to equity and the organizational skills to help the team. This candidate will help guide public education and outreach campaigns to reach vulnerable populations before, during and after an emergency or disaster.

Cal OES's communications team is highly collaborative, team-oriented and multi-talented. It takes pride in being agile, adept and aware in an enduring pursuit of advancing our mission to protect Californians from hazards of all types.

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.

More information regarding the Office of Policy & Administration/News-Media may be found here: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/news-media/

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

DMV Pull Program:

This position is required to have a valid Driver's License and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice Program.

Application Package Requirements
To have your application considered for this job opportunity:
• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the "EMPLOYMENT HISTORY" section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the "From" and "To" dates with the month, day and year, the "Hours Per Week" that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the "DUTIES PERFORMED" on the State Application (do not note "see attached resume" in this section).
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**
**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**
**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/4/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Attn: HR Unit
Human Resources Recruitment
10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard
Mather , CA 95655

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
HR Unit
Human Resources Recruitment
10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard
Mather , CA 95655
Please drop off at HR Window; Second Floor. This excludes holidays and weekends
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Adapt to changing priorities
• Have excellent communication written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner
• Demonstrate the ability to be accountable
• Use creativity and innovation to resolve issues
• 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
• Have experience in analyzing and interpreting various legislative documents, government codes and regulations
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions, protocols, and procedures
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Perform both independently and in a cooperative team environment
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Be able to work in remote areas and makeshift office environment
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner
• Bilingual

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• 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

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
HR Unit- MT
(916) 845-8321
Recruitments@caloes.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 845-8527
EEO@CalOES.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

View the INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST) classification specification.

For List Eligibility, this position requires the
Information Officer I (5601) exam.

If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired,
click the link to gain list eligibility:

CalCareers

Exam Application: To apply for the examination and obtain list eligibility, you must submit an application package to the link indicated on examination bulletin (top right corner).

Job Application : To apply for the p osition with Cal OES, you must submit an application package as outlined on this job bulletin (special requirements section).

**Please follow both instructions, individually to apply for the examination and the job position.**

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.