What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Telecommunications Engineer, Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, or Electrical Engineer position at California Governor's Office of Emergency Services?
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.
Public Safety Communications (PSC), Client Engineering Division, Natural Resource Agencies (NRA) Unit, is responsible for a wide array of engineering activities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies, including both state and non-state entities, operating within the state of California.
Under the direction of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Associate Telecommunications Engineer provides direction to maintenance technical staff for the installation and maintenance of new systems and solutions to problems with existing systems. In large system implementations of complex difficulty, the incumbent may act as the engineering lead person. The incumbent performs duties of increasing responsibility such as developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria; providing project cost estimates in part and labor; and notifying the supervisor of risks to project budget, schedule, and scope. Additionally, the incumbent will provide management and oversight to public safety telecommunications projects.
This position may be rotated within the Client Engineering Division or Microwave Engineering Division based on factors that include cross-training and workload management.
Working Conditions
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.
Telework - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to two days of remote work per week after 6 months to a year of full-time work.
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 Logistics Directorate is responsible for a wide variety of Cal OES functions, including asset management, fleet administration, facilities management, information technology systems, warehousing, forms and records management, mail operations, copy service center, green programs, public safety communications, and emergency and disaster logistics.
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:
Logistics Management | 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 offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station.
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:
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.
Public Safety Communications (PSC), Client Engineering Division, Natural Resource Agencies (NRA) Unit, is responsible for a wide array of engineering activities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies, including both state and non-state entities, operating within the state of California.
Under the direction of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Associate Telecommunications Engineer provides direction to maintenance technical staff for the installation and maintenance of new systems and solutions to problems with existing systems. In large system implementations of complex difficulty, the incumbent may act as the engineering lead person. The incumbent performs duties of increasing responsibility such as developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria; providing project cost estimates in part and labor; and notifying the supervisor of risks to project budget, schedule, and scope. Additionally, the incumbent will provide management and oversight to public safety telecommunications projects.
This position may be rotated within the Client Engineering Division or Microwave Engineering Division based on factors that include cross-training and workload management.
- Applications are scheduled to be released to the hiring manager on the following dates:
- March 31, 2025
- April 14, 2025
- April 28, 2025
Working Conditions
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.
Telework - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to two days of remote work per week after 6 months to a year of full-time work.
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 Logistics Directorate is responsible for a wide variety of Cal OES functions, including asset management, fleet administration, facilities management, information technology systems, warehousing, forms and records management, mail operations, copy service center, green programs, public safety communications, and emergency and disaster logistics.
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:
Logistics Management | 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 offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station.
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:
- 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
Salary : $9,429 - $11,798
