Program Manager

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 general direction of the Program Manager II (PM II), the Program Manager I (PM I) is responsible for the management, supervision, and organization of resources and the implementation of work program objectives assigned to the PA Division and Unit. The PM I will perform PA program work during disaster recovery operations. This position requires adaptability in a demanding and changing environment, balancing routine workload, and short-term tasks while acting independently.

Primary duties involve supervisorial responsibility for professional staff; planning, coordinating, and directing resources to effectively implement work tasks associated with collecting Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) data; preparing Project Work Sheet (PWs); and Damage Survey Reports (DSRs) that identify and request reimbursement of eligible disaster damages related to federal and state declared disasters. Duties also include directing project and disaster close-out, field coordination, and recovery operations support.

• This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.**

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 March 13, 2026.

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.

The Recovery Directorate is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters. The Recovery Directorate ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process.

The Recovery Directorate is comprised of three sections — Recovery Operations, Hazard Mitigation, and Interagency Recovery Coordination. Recovery personnel are responsible for assisting in the management of statewide disaster recovery efforts, as well as assisting agricultural communities, businesses, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, local governments and special districts impacted by disasters.

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: Recovery Directorate | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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

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:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in disaster recovery, specifically statutes, regulations, and policies associated with public assistance programs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA).
• Knowledge of Southern California topography, diversity, and history.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently, as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with local, state, and federal counterparts.
• Ability to lead and supervise a unit of employees.
• Ability to direct staff in writing and reviewing program-related documentation including reviewing/providing feedback and issuing necessary approvals.
• Ability to produce and supply detailed reports for senior leadership.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work from a remote location, away from HQ.
• Ability to interact with local, state, tribal, and federal stakeholders, and community-based organizations/private sector agencies.

Benefits:

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

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

Questions about the application process?

Email a recruiter at Talent@caloes.ca.gov and reference JC-510209