Assistant Chief / Incident Support Team

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

On-site Gym and Locker room

CalPERS and pension benefits

Flexible schedules

Job summary

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks a Coordinator (Fire and Rescue) to support the SOC during activations. You will staff the ESF 4 desk, process requests, and coordinate task forces with partners across agencies.

The role requires reporting on Fire and Rescue activities, working in a high‑energy, office setting, with potential irregular hours and travel for emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public or Business Administration or closely related field.
• Demonstrate management/oversight experience coordinating with ICS, SEMS, NIMS and Mutual Aid.
• Experience with FIRESCOPE, NWCG or CICCS qualifications.
• Experience building relationships with Federal, State and Local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Emergency Services Function 4 desk in the SOC during activations.
• Process personnel and resource requests and prepare reports.
• Coordinate task forces with internal and external stakeholders during responses.
• Report out on Fire and Rescue activities.

Skills

ICS coordination

SEMS/NIMS experience

Mutual Aid coordination

Agency relationship building

Consensus-building

Education

B.S. in Fire Science/Fire Administration/Public or Business Administration

Experience with FIRESCOPE/NWCG/CICCS qualifications

Management and oversight experience

Collaboration with Federal/State/Local agencies

Public administration or related degree

Tools

FIRESCOPE

NWCG

CICCS qualifications

Job description

Job Description And Duties

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,

Under the direction of the Fire and Rescue Chief and the State Operations Center (SOC) Director during activations, the Coordinator (Fire and Rescue) responds to emergencies and disasters within California. This position is responsible for staffing the Emergency Services Function 4 desk in the SOC. The Coordinator (Fire and Rescue) will be assigned to multiple all-hazard incidents, processing personnel and resource requests, preparing reports, assisting and coordinating task forces with various internal and external stakeholders during response operations. The incumbent will be required to report-out on Fire and Rescue activities.

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

Working Conditions

In Office: This position supports and manages the day-to-day business operations for Cal OES which is handled in an office location. This is not considered a hybrid telework position.

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.

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 your 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.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Fire and Rescue Division is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of the California Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid Plan. The Plan is developed and updated under guidance and approval of the Fire and Rescue Service Advisory Committee/FIRESCOPE Board of Directors. The continued success of California’s unique and highly-effective Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System demands a maximum level of understanding and cooperation by all who use and support it.

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public or Business Administration or closely related field;
• Demonstrate management and oversight experience collaborating, coordinating and communicating with the Incident Command System, SEMS, NIMS, and the Mutual Aid System;
• Experience with working with California Fire Service and the Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid System including FIRESCOPE, NWCG or CICCS qualifications;
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with various Federal, State, and Local agencies;
• Ability to obtain consensus on direction that will ensure continuation of the development portion of projects and help ensure successful completion.

Benefits

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

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