California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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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, you are encouraged to apply. Associate Telecommunications EngineerPublic Safety Communications (PSC), Client Engineering Division, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Unit, is responsible for a wide array of engineering activities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies, including both state and non-state entities, operating within the state of California. Under the direction of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Associate Telecommunications Engineer provides direction to maintenance technical staff for the installation and maintenance of new systems and solutions to problems with existing systems. In large system implementations of complex difficulty, the incumbent may act as the engineering lead person. The incumbent performs duties of increasing responsibility such as developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria; providing project cost estimates in part and labor; and notifying the supervisor of risks to project budget, schedule, and scope. Additionally, the incumbent will provide management and oversight to public safety telecommunications projects. This position may be rotated within the Client Engineering Division or Microwave Engineering Division based on factors that include cross-training and workload management. Assistant Telecommunications Engineer The Public Safety Communications (PSC), Client Engineering Services, CHP Unit is responsible for a wide array of engineering activities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies of the State of California. Under supervision of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the incumbent performs engineering work of average difficulty in the telecommunications engineering field. Electrical Engineer Public Safety Communications (PSC), CHP Unit, is responsible for a wide array of engineeringactivities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies, including both State and non-State entities, operating within the State of California. Under the direction of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Electrical Engineer assists Associate and Senior engineers in providing direction to maintenance technical staff for the installation of low complexity radio systems or maintenance and solutions to problems with existing systems. In large system implementations, the incumbent assists engineering lead persons. The incumbent participates in developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria, provides project cost estimates for parts and labor, and notifies supervisor of risks to project budget, schedule, or scope. Additionally, the incumbent ensures engineering services for public safety communications meet the critical operational requirements of the state. This position may be rotated within the Client Engineering Division or the Microwave Engineering Division based on factors that include cross-training and workload management. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Click 'Apply Now' to read the official job bulletin and apply. Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on November 17, 2025. 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 Public Safety Communications (PSC) Technical Services Branch provides a variety of services to PSC and the public safety agencies it serves. The Branch oversees the California Public Safety Microwave Network (CAPSNET), licensing of public safety radio spectrum with the FCC, and a host of ancillary services that support PSC’s service delivery. 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: Technical Services Branch | 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: • B.S. (or higher) engineering degree from an accredited college or university. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong client-facing and communication skills. • Ability to facilitate interaction and coordination with other technical staff across multiple disciplines to solve complex technical problems. • Ability to function effectively on independent assignments and also be an effective contributor on project teams. • Knowledge of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, and IP technologies. • Knowledge of features and functions of operating systems, applications, remote access, and network connectivity. • Knowledge of IT infrastructure connectivity including cabling, hubs, switches, and routers, etc. • Knowledge of public safety Land Mobile Radio (LMR). • Capable of driving a state vehicle and conducting radio surveys by using a Land Mobile Radio (LMR). 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 • 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