What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Coordinator/Instructor II position at California Governor's Office of Emergency Services?
Job Description And Duties
Are you looking for an exciting career in emergency management? Join our team at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI), which is dedicated to serving as leaders in emergency management and homeland security. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
At CSTI, we are committed to empowering communities to recover from disasters effectively and efficiently. As a division of Cal OES, CSTI is developing a new disaster recovery training section to ensure California is prepared to navigate the wide variety of federal and state assistance for local government, individuals, businesses, and other entities which is offered following a disaster event.
As a CSTI Emergency Management Coordinator/Instructor II in the Recovery Training Unit, you will play a crucial role in California's all-hazards readiness. You will work closely within the team to plan, organize, schedule, and conduct new and existing training courses, as well as conduct research, manage the delivery of existing courses, present instruction, and support the training effort of the Unit.
You will collaborate with fellow team members to identify training gaps, assist in the prioritization of new training courses/exercises to be developed and existing courses to be delivered, and managing review and revision of outdated course materials due to statutory, regulatory, and policy changes issued by the federal and state departments charged with issuing disaster recovery assistance.
Your work will be essential in delivering preparedness training before disasters strike, along with just in time training specific to the needs and impacts created by specific disaster events.
Join us at CSTI and be a part of significantly impacting California’s emergency preparedness and resilience. If you're passionate about training, exercising, leadership, and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
DMV Pull Program - Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL 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.
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 Planning, Preparedness, and Prevention Directorate develops and maintains statewide plans and planning guidance for local emergency management, state agencies, and tribal governments, including specialized programs for radiological preparedness, dam safety, seismic hazards, and earthquake early warning. This directorate also includes the California Specialized Training Institute which provides exercise support and courses in emergency management, hazardous materials response, criminal justice/officer safety, fire & rescue, and crisis communications.
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:
Planning, Preparedness, and Prevention | 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:
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:
Are you looking for an exciting career in emergency management? Join our team at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI), which is dedicated to serving as leaders in emergency management and homeland security. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
At CSTI, we are committed to empowering communities to recover from disasters effectively and efficiently. As a division of Cal OES, CSTI is developing a new disaster recovery training section to ensure California is prepared to navigate the wide variety of federal and state assistance for local government, individuals, businesses, and other entities which is offered following a disaster event.
As a CSTI Emergency Management Coordinator/Instructor II in the Recovery Training Unit, you will play a crucial role in California's all-hazards readiness. You will work closely within the team to plan, organize, schedule, and conduct new and existing training courses, as well as conduct research, manage the delivery of existing courses, present instruction, and support the training effort of the Unit.
You will collaborate with fellow team members to identify training gaps, assist in the prioritization of new training courses/exercises to be developed and existing courses to be delivered, and managing review and revision of outdated course materials due to statutory, regulatory, and policy changes issued by the federal and state departments charged with issuing disaster recovery assistance.
Your work will be essential in delivering preparedness training before disasters strike, along with just in time training specific to the needs and impacts created by specific disaster events.
Join us at CSTI and be a part of significantly impacting California’s emergency preparedness and resilience. If you're passionate about training, exercising, leadership, and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
DMV Pull Program - Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL 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.
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 Planning, Preparedness, and Prevention Directorate develops and maintains statewide plans and planning guidance for local emergency management, state agencies, and tribal governments, including specialized programs for radiological preparedness, dam safety, seismic hazards, and earthquake early warning. This directorate also includes the California Specialized Training Institute which provides exercise support and courses in emergency management, hazardous materials response, criminal justice/officer safety, fire & rescue, and crisis communications.
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:
Planning, Preparedness, and Prevention | 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:
- Knowledge of Recovery programs and principals at the federal, state, and/or local levels including, but not limited to, Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, Interagency Recovery Coordination, Proclamations, the Robert T. Stafford Act, California Emergency Services Act, California Disaster Assistance Act, and other related grant programs.
- Direct experience working for an organization in Emergency Management and/or Disaster Recovery.
- Experience presenting to individuals, small and large groups, executives and elected officials, and the public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
- Ability to think critically and quickly, to address questions from students and fellow instructors/staff about subject material.
- Ability to review programmatic guidance and analyze for changes/discrepancies from current course material.
- Ability to address concerns from students in a respectful manner, accept constructive feedback, and actively listen to issues raised related to programmatic training or past and current practices.
- Experience managing and scheduling multiple courses, attendees, venues, and material with competing priorities and varied funding sources.
- Knowledge developing curriculum, training materials, exercises, and/or learning activities for participants with a varied set of existing experience.
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
Salary : $7,606 - $9,698
