Emergency Services Coordinator: Regional Readiness Lead

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Electric Carport

Excellent CalPERS state pension plan

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Flexible Schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance for/

investment in careers development

Job summary

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks an Emergency Services Coordinator to serve as the interface between state and local governments, guiding emergency management initiatives and coordinating resources before, during, and after disasters. Responsibilities include advising local governments, leading preparedness projects, and deploying state resources in complex emergencies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with counties, tribal governments, and state agencies to

Qualifications

• Experience responding to disasters.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local emergency laws and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple government partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between state and local governments on emergency management initiatives.
• Provide advisory support and coordination to local/tribal governments, regional staff, and state agencies.
• Lead and support emergency management projects and preparedness initiatives.
• Respond to disasters statewide, including after-hours deployments when required.
• Maintain routine program responsibilities while addressing short-term urgent assignments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal deadlines.
• Communicate with stakeholders through reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Develop and implement solutions to complex emergency management challenges.

Skills

Disaster response experience

State disaster protocols knowledge

Local government coordination

Emergency laws/regulations knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Confidentiality handling

Prioritization under pressure

Real-time intelligence sharing

Customer service & professionalism

Written/verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Teamwork & independence

Creative problem solving

Initiative

Computer literacy & adaptability

Public speaking/presentation

Job description

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks an Emergency Services Coordinator to serve as the interface between state and local governments, guiding emergency management initiatives and coordinating resources before, during, and after disasters. Responsibilities include advising local governments, leading preparedness projects, and deploying state resources in complex emergencies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with counties, tribal governments, and state agencies to