Job Posting: Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) Deputy Operations Section Chief (Deputy Operations Chief)

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

JC-447409
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Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) Deputy Operations Section Chief (Deputy Operations Chief)
PROGRAM MANAGER I, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

$8,069.00 - $10,041.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/2/2025

Job Description and Duties

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

**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.

This position may assist the Operations Chief in leading, directing, and overseeing the operational components of the IMAT Operations Section’s day-to-day activities and when deployed in the field. Under the general direction of the Operations Chief and/or IMAT Team Lead, this position is a subject matter expert in the Operations Section function, responsible for a wide range of tasks including, but not limited to, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, providing guidance and support to local agencies or other states in support of the response efforts to develop and implement strategies and tactics to achieve incident objectives.

This position is responsible for leading and developing staff roles within the Operations Section and working with internal and external stakeholders, and other state agencies to ensure continuity of preparedness, response, and recovery activities, and develop and implement strategies and tactics to ensure documents are accurate. This position is also responsible for formulating, implementing, and administering departmental policies and objectives assigned to the IMAT in support of the ICS, Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS), and Nation Incident Management System (NIMS) structure and in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Whether deployed or in steady state, this position carries out a variety of managerial and supervisory functions including, but not limited to, supervision of personnel assigned to the Operations Section if and as directed by the Operations Chief, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of work products, and overall oversight to projects to assist local governments in emergency preparedness efforts, manage design of projects, including their implementation, monitoring, analysis, and evaluation.

This position is expected to be ready to deploy upon notification, adhere to all safety rules and exercise good judgment, model the way, be a fiscally responsible steward of public funds, build extensive relationships across all disciplines and jurisdictions, influence, and lead change in a learning organization, maintain composure under pressure, practice and follow the incident management models during disasters and day-to-day operations. This position must be proficient in applicable tools, databases, and applications (i.e., Cal OES resource management, situational awareness, deployment systems, etc.)

This position functions in a demanding and changing environment which requires decision making with independence while meeting short term deadlines and managing IMAT Operations Section assignments. In addition, may be required to travel on short notice, work in the field or in a Joint Field Office (JFO), Area Field Office (AFO), Operational Area (OA), Cal OES Administrative Region, State Operations Center (SOC), other field organizations, and provide support as necessary to meet the Department’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• 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.

• 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.

The position is located in the Headquarters Response Division.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-447409
Position #(s):
163-380-4924-003
Working Title:
Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) Deputy Operations Section Chief (Deputy Operations Chief)
Classification:
PROGRAM MANAGER I, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
$8,069.00 - $10,041.00 This position is eligible to receive a pay differential equivalent to 5% of their monthly base pay.
# 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.

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 regarding Response Directorate may be found here:
Response Operations | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

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: 2/2/2025

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. 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: Recruitment
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 - 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 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:
  • Experience developing and leading interagency teams in a disaster response or emergency situation
  • Experience serving in an Operations Section capacity in the Incident Command System
  • Experience managing or supporting large or complex projects
  • Knowledge of or experience with response disciplines, such as fire, emergency medical services, law enforcement, search and rescue, public health, social services, public works, engineering, flood management, environmental response, and/or maritime response
  • Knowledge of or experience with disaster response operations, including evacuation, repopulation, sheltering (congregate and non-congregate), search and rescue, fatality management, emergency debris clearance, damage assessment, safety assessment, commodity distribution, and infrastructure restoration
  • Knowledge of the purposes, organization activities and basic legislation of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES); including the Emergency Services Act and California Disaster Assistance Act, implementing regulations, and the mission and core values of Cal OES
  • Knowledge of the purposes, organization activities and basic legislation related to Federal emergency management, including the Stafford Act and implementing regulations
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to establish productive working relationships with employees, executive leadership, and state, federal, and local governmental entities to achieve departmental goals and objectives
  • Flexibility and adaptation to perform under pressure, while focused on mission critical deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively

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: http://www.caloes.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
HR unit - HH
(916) 845-8321
recruitments@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) 845-8527
EEO@CalOES.ca.gov
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.

The SOQ should be no more than two pages, single-spaced in 11-point Arial font.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
  • Please describe an example of when you served in an Operations Section role on a complex disaster response operation.
  • Please describe your experience evaluating and solving complex problems.
  • Please describe your experience working with partners from diverse emergency response disciplines.

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 I - Exam EX-2144

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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