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 general direction of the California State Warning Center (CSWC) Chief, and with minimal supervision, the incumbent will function as lead staff with full responsibility for a wide range of programs within the CSWC. Responsibilities include being the subject matter expert for CSWC operations, special projects as directed by the Program Manager I or II, and providing training and readiness coordination and assessments to support CSWC staff and operations. The SESC develops training plans for all CSWC staff and shifts in addition to planning and coordinating internal exercises to enhance or develop processes and procedures. The SESC will research and facilitate technology implementation to enhance CSWC capabilities. The SESC will liaise with internal and external agencies for coordination and collaboration of emergency notifications and communication practices. The SESC will represent Cal OES and the CSWC during meetings with multi-agencies/state partners and provide reports and briefings as related.

The SESC must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. The SESC will provide situational awareness, analysis, and identify emerging and near-term threats; analyze potential impacts; prepare, approve, and disseminate alert notifications as well as various situation reports. Based on situational analysis, the SESC formulates possible courses of action and provides guidance to CSWC staff and recommendations to the Executive Duty Officer and Executive Branch. The SESC coordinates and approves missions for state agency resources, and/or requests for federal resources, at the request of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Region, Fire, Telecommunications, or Law Enforcement Branch, and at the direction of Cal OES Executive or Executive Duty Officer.

The SESC provides situational awareness and analysis of all risk incidents/events such as, but not limited to, incidents with potential health impacts, extreme fire weather, extreme heat or freezing weather, potential Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) / Power outages, derailments, hazardous materials incidents, earthquakes and tsunamis. The SESC will perform complex, difficult, and sensitive emergency planning/management work above the journey level involving coordination work supporting the CSWC. Provides analysis and develops recommendations for complex operations and technical issues, including the development of CSWC Standard Operating Procedures and training plans. Consults and assists in the development of statewide emergency management plans and other products related to emergency alert, warning, and overall emergency response operations in the state. Provide a high level of confidential support dealing with a variety of highly sensitive departmental issues and special executive level projects as related to utility operations and their functions in an emergency. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, ability to analyze situations and provide alternate solutions, and the ability to provide communication and negotiation between private and government agencies.

The SESC also provides needed coverage support to the CSWC operations during shift and work additional overtime hours during operational needs.

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

Working Conditions
Please see duty statement for more information.

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

• SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-439684

Position #(s):
163-313-8085-013

Working Title:
Senior Special Operations Coordinator

Classification:
SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES $6,753.00 - $8,606.00

# 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.

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.

Headquarter Response Operations manages the systems, alerts, training, products, documentation and support for the state operation center. Our goal is to ensure response teams and liaisons are equipped with the right tools to successfully support disaster response coordination across the regions and state.

The current State Operations Center (SOC) at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has been a model for local governments, the private sector and non-profit organizations since it was built in 2001.

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 may be found here: Response Operations | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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

Special Requirements

DMV Pull Program
Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Conflict of Interest
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.

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 ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• 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: 8/2/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 - RT
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 - RT
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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

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:

• Emergency management experience in preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation
• Able to remain calm while working under high-stress situations and managing multiple priorities
• Experience creating and presenting training products
• Completed staff-work experience in preparing complete and comprehensive reports and recommendations
• Able to communicate and write effectively; reason logically; analyze problems and situations accurately and take effective action
• Able to facilitate meetings involving various disciplines
• Willing to assume the most complex duties and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk
• Apply critical thinking, creativity, and thinking outside the box
• Able to take in constructive criticisms and improve future decisions

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 - RT
(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.

Statement of Qualifications
All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications for this position.

The SOQ shall be no more than 2 pages; 12-point Arial font; one-inch margins; with name and position classification on page header.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

• Describe your project management experience. Provide example(s) and outcome.

• What is your approach to facilitating and working with external partners on emergency communication, information sharing, and incident management?

• Describe your experience with establishing training resources and managing a comprehensive training program to support your organization's mission.

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Upload Documents to Your Account

Examination & Additional Information
To obtain list eligibility please click on the link below:

Senior Emergency Services Coordinator - Exam 1676

Training and Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments to provide an employee training and experience to move to a different occupational field. A T&D assignment is a formal agreement between the employee, the current supervisor, and the new supervisor. The duration of agreements can vary in length but shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
The duration may also be the length of experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications. Please note they are only available to current California State employees who have permanent status.

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.