Program Manager III
: Job Details :

Pending Budget Approval 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. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director - Headquarters Response, the Program Manager III (PM III) serves as a Branch Manager overseeing the management, administrative, and coordination responsibilities for the Response Support Operations (RSO); Response System Integration (RSI); and California State Warning Center (CSWC). This position is responsible for the oversight of programs responsible for but not limited to:

• RSO: Incident Support Team rosters consisting of individuals that provide support to the State Operations Center; and coordination of out-of-state resources.
• RSI: Technology system integration into Response Operations; and develop and provide training to key stakeholders on system functionality.
• CSWC: Statewide alert and notifications; and Executive Duty Officer Program.

In addition, a wide range of tasks including, but not limited to, developing, and implementing plans, policies, and procedures in support to Cal OES mission and vision. Will interact and coordinate with local government, and state and federal agencies. The PM III directs the administration of emergency services programs of multiple sections and areas responsible for planning preparedness and/or response and recovery operations. The PM III may be required to provide support to the State Operations Center (SOC) in a leadership role or other function and will be required to obtain a Type I certification. 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM MANAGER III, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #: JC-452791 Position #(s): 163-###-####-XXX Working Title: Program Manager III Classification: PROGRAM MANAGER III, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES $10,683.00 - $12,125.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 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. 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. Headquarter Response Operations manages the systems, alerts, training, products, documentation and support for the state operation center. Our goal is to ensure response teams and liaisons are equipped with the right tools to successfully support disaster response coordination across the regions and state. The current State Operations Center (SOC) at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has been a model for local governments, the private sector and non-profit organizations since it was built in 2001. 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: Response Operations | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Department Website: 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: 11/7/2024 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Human Resources Attn: HR Unit - AS 10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard 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 Unit - AS 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. 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:

• Ability to lead effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with stakeholders, co-workers and display excellent customer service skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written, verbal, and non-verbal; communicates openly, honestly, and consistently with confidence, integrity, and professionalism to all levels.
• Comfortable in public speaking, making public presentations and establishing a level of credibility and trust with those they are addressing.
• Flexible and adaptable; works well in high volume, demanding environment with multiple priorities and able to follow oral and written direction and carry out prescribed tasks.
• Positive minded, calm, and collected demeaner, especially working in stressful, challenging conditions.
• Collaborative approach: a team player who proactively connects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail while still maintaining a big picture perspective.
• Ability to follow directions and successfully complete projects and assignments in a timely manner.
• Action oriented and results driven; able to get things done working with others.
• Ability to support the State Operations Center (SOC) on short notice for 12 hours or more daily for an extended period.
• Solid technology background with direct work experience utilizing Microsoft suite of software products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Mail) or other.
• Five years or more of emergency management training and direct work experience in public, private, or non-profit organization(s).
• Possessing current emergency management degrees, credentials or certifications from accredited colleges, universities, or organizations such as but not limited to the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI); FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI); California Emergency Management Association (CESA); and/or the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).

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
• 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

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) ###-#### ...@caloes.ca.gov 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) ###-#### ...@CalOES.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (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 should be no more than two pages, double-spaced in 12-point Arial font. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

The Program Manager III is a new position that will oversee the reorganization of: Response Support Operations (RSO), Response System Integration (RSI), and the California State Warning Center (CSWC). How would you create a cohesive and collaborative environment supporting this change?

Please describe your leadership style and what you believe is required for your team to meet your expectations and achieve the objectives of Cal OES.

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 Examination & Additional Information Training and Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments to provide an employee training and experience to move to a different occupational field. A T&D assignment is a formal agreement between the employee, the current supervisor, and the new supervisor. The duration of agreements can vary in length but shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months. The duration may also be the length of experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications. Please note they are only available to current California State employees who have permanent status. To obtain list eligibility please click on the link below: Program Manager III - EX-2146 Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.