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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · 16 hours ago

Geohazard Operations Coordinator

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$5,308/mo - $8,157/mo

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is a leader in emergency management and homeland security. They are seeking a Geohazard Operations Coordinator to support emergency response and recovery activities, maintain relationships with various stakeholders, and implement emergency management programs.

Cyber SecurityGovernmentPublic Safety

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Apply emergency management knowledge to support emergency response, recovery, planning, mitigation, coordination, and outreach activities

Maintain cooperative working relationships with stakeholders from Local, State, and Federal agencies, Tribal Nations, the private sector, community-based organizations, and academic entities, as well as the general public

Act as the liaison between the department and emergency management agencies, organizations, and groups on all program matters, including interpreting laws and department policy

Assist in problem solving and program implementation

Assist in development and implementation of program policies

Plan and coordinate activities to develop emergency management plans and systems

Provide assistance, advice, and consultation to departmental staff, external entities, or individuals regarding the development and maintenance of emergency management programs and operations

Act as a lead person or be assigned staff responsibilities in support of other technical or programmatic functions

Prepare detailed plans and specifications, conduct technical research, make detailed analysis, and analyze situations in order to make appropriate recommendations

Analyze situations accurately, reason logically, implement policy and regulations, and communicate effectively with Cal OES staff and management, public agency representatives, and federal staff for proper action

Meet regulatory and internal deadlines on all assignments

Travel on short notice for extended durations and support a variety of activities including response and recovery operations at disaster-affected sites, in field offices, at the State Operations Center, or at the Joint Field Office

Qualification

Emergency management operationsGeospatial tools proficiencyEmergency lawsCustomer service skillsProject managementPublic speakingMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam collaborationProblem-solvingInitiative

Required

High level of knowledge and experience in disaster program laws, regulations, policies, and damage assessments

Adequate level of knowledge and understanding of geohazard related operations

Ability to prepare detailed plans and specifications

Ability to conduct technical research

Ability to make detailed analysis and analyze situations to make appropriate recommendations

Ability to analyze situations accurately and reason logically

Ability to implement policy and regulations

Ability to effectively communicate with Cal OES staff and management, public agency representatives, and federal staff

Ability to function in a demanding and changing environment

Ability to act with independence while effectively maintaining a routine workload

Ability to regularly respond to short term tasks

Responsible for meeting regulatory and internal deadlines on all assignments

Willingness to travel on short notice for extended durations

Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required

Possession of a valid Driver's License (DL)

Completion of Form 700 within 30 days of appointment

Preferred

Practical experience in emergency management operations, including planning, execution, and coordination

Works well in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to emergency management

Proficient or familiar in using geospatial tools and technologies for hazard mapping, analysis, and informed decision-making in emergencies

Capability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, officials, and organizations

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Proven experience fostering a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving

Demonstrated proficiency in project management

Possess outstanding customer service skills

Effective and confident public speaker

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet

Benefits

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

Company

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

California faces numerous risks and threats to our people, property, environment and is prone to earthquakes, floods, significant wildfires, cybersecurity attacks, as well threats to homeland security.

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