Disaster Recovery Grants Specialist I

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

Electric Carport

CalPERS pension

401(k) and 457(b)

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision

Career development

Local amenities

Job summary

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist I (DAPS I) to support federal and state disaster assistance within the Recovery Branch. The role involves grants management, public assistance, research, analysis, documentation, and administration with a focus on timely closures of disaster projects.

The position requires independence in a dynamic environment, potential travel on short notice, and occasional overtime to meet program

Qualifications

• Familiarity in FEMA Public Assistance or state programs, including audit standards, risk assessment, accounting principles, and program reporting.
• Non-profit background in disaster management, project management, community mobilization, and program evaluation.
• Ability to interpret regulations, analyze complex data, and establish cooperative relationships with disaster assistance stakeholders.
• Capacity to adjust to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level work relating to federal and state disaster assistance within Cal OES Recovery Branch.
• Work across grants management, public assistance, research, analysis and documentation, and administration.
• Serve as the primary contact for closing assigned disaster projects and/or applications.
• Travel on short notice; may work overtime or irregular hours as needed.

Skills

Grants Management

Sector Experience

Analytical Decision-Making

Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Accountability

Problem Solving

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Legislative Analysis

Job description

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist I (DAPS I) to support federal and state disaster assistance within the Recovery Branch. The role involves grants management, public assistance, research, analysis, documentation, and administration with a focus on timely closures of disaster projects.

The position requires independence in a dynamic environment, potential travel on short notice, and occasional overtime to meet program