SENIOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR - HAZARD MITIGATION

Job Description And Duties:

• This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied for JC-500919 need to submit a new application package to be considered for this position.**

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 I (PM I), the Senior Emergency Services Coordinator (SESC) performs a wide variety of consultative, advisory, and evaluative duties in the areas of hazard mitigation including vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, planning and emergency management and is responsible for coordinating, tracking and analysis of hazard mitigation planning program activities. The incumbent will research, interpret, and apply federal and state legislation, rules, practices, and principles governing the Hazard Mitigation Programs. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the creation, coordination, and delivery of hazard mitigation planning trainings aimed at jurisdictions across California.

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

• Applications are scheduled to be released to the hiring manager on the following dates:
• April 16, 2026
• April 30, 2026
• May 14, 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.

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 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

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

Questions about the application process?

Email a recruiter at Talent@caloes.ca.gov and reference JC-513772