Supervisor I

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

On-site Gym and Locker room

Electric Carport

CalPERS pension plan

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Flexible Schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) seeks a Supervisor I to lead the Public Assistance Support Unit in disaster grant operations in Mather, CA. The role requires managing staff, directing resources, and delivering federal and state grant programs with strong program oversight.

The position may require extended hours and hybrid telework arrangements, with frequent coordination across local, state, and federal partners to ensure timely disaster recovery support.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct staff and manage complex disaster recovery programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage a unit to meet program objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct resources; develop and review documentation.
• Coordinate input from internal and external stakeholders for program delivery.
• Make financial, programmatic, and administrative decisions for the program.
• Lead staff development to ensure customer-focused service and technical excellence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Job description

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.

About the Opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Program Manager II, the Supervisor I performs a wide range of complex managerial and analytical tasks related to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs, including but not limited to: Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Grant, California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC), Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant (HMEP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation program (PDM), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and others.

The incumbent is responsible for management, supervision, and organization of resources, as well as the implementation of program objectives. To ensure program objectives are met, the Supervisor I may be required to work extended hours, e.g. nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsible for managing staff during both normal and disaster recovery operations.

Primary management duties involve supervisorial responsibility for staff; planning, coordinating, and directing resources effectively; developing, reviewing, and approving all program-related documentation; soliciting and ensuring necessary input from and coordination with all persons contacted in the course of work; making financial, programmatic, and administrative decisions on all aspects of the program; and making recommendations to upper management.

Develops, directs, and empowers staff to ensure they are customer-focused innovators and problem solvers providing a high level of service and technical expertise in their delivery of services. Identifies innovative opportunities and makes recommendations for potential consideration for the strategic plan, undertakes department-wide projects, and anticipates the needs of, and impacts on, disaster recovery program and operation. Establishes and maintains relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, promotes organizational efficiency and operational excellence.

May be required to perform the same work tasks as subordinate staff, to ensure the mission, goals, and objectives of the unit/division/branch are met in the most timely and efficient manner.

Working Conditions:

This position is located in the Public Assistance Support Unit in Mather, CA.

Hybrid Telework

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

Conflict of Interest (COI)

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.

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.

The California 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.

The Recovery Directorate is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters. The Recovery Directorate ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process.

The Recovery Directorate is comprised of three sections — Recovery Operations, Hazard Mitigation, and Interagency Recovery Coordination. Recovery personnel are responsible for assisting in the management of statewide disaster recovery efforts, as well as assisting agricultural communities, businesses, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, local governments and special districts impacted by disasters.

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: Recovery Directorate | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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

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:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and/or experience in disaster recovery, specifically statutes, regulations, and policies associated with public assistance programs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA)
• Ability to direct staff in writing and reviewing program-related documentation including reviewing/providing feedback and issuing necessary approvals
• Ability to lead and supervise a unit of employees
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently, as necessary, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to produce and supply detailed reports for senior leadership
• Ability to manage a frequently changing workload
• Ability to build strong working relationships with local, state, and federal counterparts
• Ability to interact with local, state, tribal, and federal stakeholders, and community-based organizations/private sector agencies

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