Job Posting: Deputy Regional Administrator Inland II

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

JC-185523
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Deputy Regional Administrator Inland II
PROGRAM MANAGER II, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

$7,142.00 - $8,890.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction and overall management of the Regional Administrator, the Program Manager II (PM II) - Deputy Regional Administrator (DRA), carries out a variety of managerial and supervisory functions including but not limited to supervision of personnel assigned to assist local governments in emergency preparedness efforts, manage design of projects, including their implementation, monitoring, analysis, and evaluation.  Lead single-year and multiyear regional work plan development, implementation, performance monitoring, and evaluation, participates in the policy level discussions and advises regional management in budget preparation, monitoring, and analysis and personnel management.

 

The Regional Administrator is expected be ready to deploy for up to 2 weeks within 60 minutes of notification, adhere to all safety rules and exercise good judgment, model the way, be a wise steward of public funds, build extensive relationships across all disciplines and jurisdictions, influence and lead change, act cool under pressure, practice and utilize the systems/following the procedures put in place for day to day in steady state operations and in disasters (ICS, SEMS, NIMS). Manage expectations but be compassionate.

 

This position requires a high level of knowledge in all phases of emergency management including Hazard Mitigation, Planning Preparedness, Prevention, Response and Recovery. Performs complex technical tasks relating to the provision of Federal and State disaster assistance within Cal OES’s Response and Recovery Operations Directorates. Functions in a demanding and changing environment, which requires them to act with independence while effectively maintaining a routine journey level workload and also regularly responding to short term tasks, and may be required to travel on short notice, work in the field or in a Joint Field Office (JFO), Area Field Office (AFO), Region Emergency Operations Center (REOC), State Operations Center (SOC) and provide support as necessary to meet the Department’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals.

**Pending Budget Approval** 

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-185523
Position #(s):
163-322-4923-001
Working Title:
Deputy Regional Administrator Inland II
Classification:
PROGRAM MANAGER II, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
$7,142.00 - $8,890.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

In the event of an emergency:

Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (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. As an employee, you 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.

 

Limited Term and Emergency hire positions may be extended with the possibility to become permanent to support emergency operations and our Department Mission. 



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

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

This position is required to have a valid California Driver’s License and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice Program.


How to apply:  To have your application considered for this job opportunity, please indicate the JC #185523 and Position #322-4923-001 in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678. Please identify how you are eligible (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.).

You must list your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the State Application providing 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 must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). 



Candidates must follow instructions outlined in the job posting to be considered.

 

Please note, applications received via fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt please send certified mail.

Only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. 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

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
Attn: LaRayne Dechaine
Human Resources Recruitment
3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

LaRayne Dechaine
Human Resources Recruitment
3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
Drop off at Security Desk
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 -


    All applicants must provide a     Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Single spaced, no more than 2 pages. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. The SOQ serves as a first screening to determine how an applicant’s education and experience qualify them for the position.

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:

 

  • Manage and develop team to achieve and exceed production goals and ensure daily, weekly and monthly production volumes are met;

  • Knowledge in Federal and State of California’s disaster assistance programs and processes

  • Experience with change management; ability to lead through major Uses good judgement and makes informed decisions via objective data, input from team members, stakeholders, and collaboration.

  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with various deadlines; Employees are expected to respond to disasters and emergencies all hours/days and in locations throughout the state;

  • Excellent communication and negotiating skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work cooperatively with stakeholders, other governmental agencies and individual citizens.

  • Ability to manage complex and sensitive management issues, recommends, and implements solutions.

  • Have a positive attitude with the ability to work in a team environment

  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.

  • The ability to deploy to emergency or disaster sites on short notice for periods of up to two weeks. These sites may be austere without normal amenities for travel.

  • A desired qualification is experience in the emergency management profession and functioning in an emergency center or incident command post. The ability to function with a team under stressful and demanding conditions.

  • To maintain and use assigned equipment and job required tools, safety and security devices in a safe, usable, and secure manner.  Contribute to the common objectives and work efforts of the Cal OES Region, as an effective team member through positive communications, a concern for safety, and a professional attitude. 

  • This position may require extended travel during disaster recovery operations. 

Benefits

Cal OES offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located off of the Highway 50 Corridor and near many local eateries, financial institutions, and Mather Sports Facility Complex.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit:
http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

 

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:
LaRayne Dechaine
(916) 845-8335
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:
Robin Frazier
(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 QUALIFICATION (SOQ)

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. Your SOQ may determine your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may proceed to the hiring interview. 

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 the Desirable Qualifications for the Inland II Region Deputy Regional Administrator – Program Manager II (PM II).

The SOQ should be no more than two-pages and should specifically outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement.


PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

  • Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for the Inland II Region Deputy Regional Administrator – Program Manager II. 

 

  • Describe your experience with “communication, coordination, collaboration, and synchronization” between internal staff, community operational areas that the Inland Region assist and supports, and or other stake holders.  Please give an example.

 

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications

EXAMINATION INFORMATION


Prior to applying, please review and obtain list eligibility by clicking on the link below for the Program Manager II (PM II) examination bulletin:

                  https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/6PB47.PDF 

Program Manager II, Office of Emergency Services

Pattern I: One year of experience performing duties of a class comparable in level to that of a Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services, in the California state service.

Pattern II: Two years of experience performing duties of a class comparable in level to that of Senior Emergency Operations Planner, Office of Emergency Services, in the California state service.

Pattern III: Three years of experience performing duties of a class comparable in level to that of an Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services, RangeB, in the California state service.

Pattern IV: Experience:Five years of experience in emergency services activities in a position with increasingly responsible management, planning, program evaluation, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include one year performing the duties of a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services.) and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Special Personal Characteristics for PM II

Demonstrate ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility and tact. Willingness to work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and to travel throughout the State.


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.