SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

State of California • Mather, CA

65d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an impactful position that works with multiple levels of government, supports recovery plan development and capacity building, and champions resilient and sustainable rebuilding efforts for communities in California? 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 disaster recovery through dedicated service to all. We are looking for a highly driven individual with a leadership mentality and strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills to join our Recovery Support Function (RSF) team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a positive energy, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply! In alignment with the goals and objectives of the Interagency Recovery Coordination Branch in the Recovery Directorate, the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (SESC) position works as the Community Planning and Capacity Building Recovery Support Function (CPCB RSF) Coordinator. The California RSFs (CA-RSFs) operate under the California Disaster Recovery Framework (CDRF) to support recovery operations statewide, coordinating with state and federal partners to provide resources and help empower local communities to drive and manage their own recovery and resiliency. Additional information about the CA-RSF team can be found here: Recovery Support Functions | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services The ideal candidate for this position is a self-motivated and organized person with the ability to envision, plan, develop, and implement innovative (and sometimes sensitive) projects to aid local and tribal communities plan for and recover from a disaster. The SESC supports disaster recovery coordination and planning efforts with local, state, private non-profit, non-governmental, and federal stakeholders and works on highly visible and high-level projects that closely align with the CDRF and California State Emergency Plan (SEP). The SESC facilitates ongoing engagement with primary agencies and support organizations to assist local long-term recovery and resiliency efforts of disaster affected communities. This position coordinates the Community Planning and Capacity Building RSF and supports and integrates with the other five (5) CA-RSFs: Economic, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, and Natural and Cultural Resources. This position is located in the Recovery Support Functions Unit III in Mather, CA. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience working in alignment with emergency management frameworks and systems such as the National and California Disaster Recovery Frameworks (NDRF/CDRF), Robert T. Stafford Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Incident Command System, Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Exercises comprehensive planning, writing, and editing skills
• Skilled relationship builder: independently seeks, fosters, and maintains strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Experience in whole community planning in coordination with partner recovery programs
• Strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder coordination experience
• Effective and tactful communication skills among differing viewpoints or backgrounds
• Ability to pivot and manage multiple and significant specialized projects
• Desire to help mentor and encourage less experienced team members
• Experience working in a local, state, or national level disaster event
• Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center, Joint Field Office, or Area Field Office
• Strong Microsoft program skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), comfort with navigating and working technology, and ability to develop high level talking points and presentations

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees