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.
This assignment involves a perceptive understanding of State and Federal regulations, adult training methods, project management, emergency management concepts, and local government requirements in relation to proclaimed/declared emergencies and recovery programs. The SESC will be the lead team member over high-level special projects with the Inland Region, and they must be able to work independently, oversee project progress, ensure timely delivery of outcomes, and be a contributing team member. As a lead, the SESC will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing staff. The SESC is responsible for identifying training needs and developing and providing training and presentations to staff and external partners.
The incumbent will function in a demanding and changing environment, which requires them to act with a high degree of independence while effectively maintaining their routine workload and regularly responding to short-term tasks. They will demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing and changing priorities. They must be able to respond to all forms of disasters and emergencies, at any hour anywhere in the state, within short time frames. They will be required to meet regulatory and internal deadlines on all assignments.
Under general direction of the PM II, the SESC manages the development and implementation of region-wide special projects, including the Emergency Management Mutual Aid (EMMA Program) and the Mutual Aid Regional Advisory Committees (MARACs) within Inland Region. The SESC serves as the interface between local and state government, as such, they must be able to function as a project lead, think creatively, and possess solutions-oriented work principles. They will possess an attitude of self-sufficiency in order to overcome unforeseen physical and mental challenges. Responsibilities include a wide variety of emergency management advisory functions in support of local and tribal governments, regional staff, and state agencies. The SESC will lead and guide ESCs within the region and may also be selected to be a Branch Director, Division Chief, or Senior Cal OES Official during deployments.
Topics that SESCs should be knowledgeable in include, but are not limited to: the Emergency Services Act (ESA); Incident Command Systems (ICS); Standardized Emergency Management System/National Incident Management System (SEMS/NIMS); Emergency Support Functions (ESF); Recovery Support Functions (RSF); Emergency Management Mutual Aid (EMMA); Hazard Mitigation Plane (HMP); Cal OES Emergency Management Software system (Engage); Office Productivity Software including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, etc.; Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG); adult learning methods and coaching/mentorship methods; and Duty Officer programs.
The incumbent is expected to work closely in support of the Inland Region Management Team, and alongside the other SESCs. They should be able to quickly respond to emergencies in within the Region or throughout the state.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions

APPLICATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.
NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.
A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.
All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.
We encourage applicants to apply electronically.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/2/2025

Please refer the Job description for details