Job Description

Job Description and Duties

**This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied do not need to re-apply.**

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.

Cal OES is recruiting for a Senior Emergency Services Coordinator for the Southern Region. Applicants only need to submit one application package to be considered for this position.

Cal OES has advertised in Orange County (JC 452098) and Riverside County (JC 452105) and Los Angeles County (JC 452107). The position will be based out of the Cal OES Southern Region Headquarters at 1 MacArthur Place Suite #600 Santa Ana, CA 92707.

Under general direction, the Senior Emergency Services Coordinators (SESCs) in Regional Operations Southern are the first line of collaboration, communication, and coordination between local emergency managers and the state, as well as the lead position for Emergency Services Coordinators within the region. SESCs may be assigned to an Operational Area (OA) and/or to project areas where they will provide technical expertise on emergency management, response, mitigation, recovery, and other functions of Cal OES while representing the state. They may also assigned a larger geographic region consisting of multiple OAs, or more advanced or critical project areas, where they provide guidance, training, and mentorship to ESCs and are a key asset in higher-level emergency operations procedures. They will possess an advanced understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and requirements in relation to declared emergencies and recovery programs to provide guidance to their assigned area and accurately convey critical information vital to saving lives, property, and the environment.

During non-emergencies, the SESC will focus on planning, prevention, training, response exercises, and various projects that enhance preparedness for the region and partner agencies. During emergencies, the SESC will respond to provide coordination between an Operational Area and the Region and/or State Operations Center within the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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: 6/24/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Recruitment

Attn: Human Resources

3650 Schriever Ave

Mather , CA 95655

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Human Resources

HR Recruitment - HH

10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard

Mather , CA 95655

Please drop off at HR Window; Second Floor. This excludes holidays and weekends.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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
• 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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
HR Unit - AS
(916) 845-8321
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 845-8527
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. 

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. 

Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications for this position.

SOQ Format Instructions 

The SOQ must include applicant's full name (Last, First), questions listed and answered in numerical order, no more than three pages, and single spaced.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe your experience with disaster preparation and response, and knowledge of federal and state emergency preparedness policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
2. Describe your experience responding to large and complex disaster and emergency response activities and projects that involve multidisciplinary staff, state emergency response agencies, and local stakeholders. Please also include any experience in helping to resolve local issues and resource needs and navigating solutions among local and state response partners.
3. Describe how you meet or align with the desirable qualifications of the position post.

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog:  Upload SOQ to your Application Package

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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