California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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• This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.** 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. From wildfires to pandemics, the State of California is experiencing an unprecedented number of emergencies. If you are looking for a career path where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of vulnerable Californians, consider joining the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). This organization, guided by the goals of resilience, sustainability, climate adaptation, and equity, serves as a trusted leader in emergency management and has come to be depended on by communities throughout California. To expand our capabilities, we are looking for collaborative individuals devoted to developing innovative solutions that empower the residents of our state. Under the direction of the Recovery Manager, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs the most complex analytical tasks relating to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs within the Cal OES Recovery Operations Program. Recovery Operations AGPA performs a broad range of advanced journey level analytical tasks relating to financial, programmatic, and administrative requirements of the Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Grant, California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant (HMEP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation program (PDM), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC), and other grant programs. Works under strict regulatory and administrative deadlines and acts with independence to maintain a routine workload and respond to short term special projects and priority assignments. Formulates policies, procedures, grants, and makes recommendations on program related issues and advises management on potential program alternatives and impacts. May also serve in a lead capacity over Staff Services Analysts and program support staff. Must be able to logically and creatively analyze and resolve governmental/administrative problems of an average complexity using various tools and program applications; gather and analyze data to develop and evaluate alternatives for a variety of program related areas; make recommendations to management on those alternatives; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and function in an environment with demanding and changing priorities. Works independently while maintaining a standard workload and responding to frequent short-term tasks. This position is located at Mather. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to two days of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need. Effective January 1, 2026, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) will change the classification name of Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) to Analyst II. This update affects the job title, your application will still be valid, and you may be hired under the new Analyst II title after January 1, 2026. For more information, visit the CalHR website. Generalist Class Consolidation - CalHR Website You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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: • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and multi-task to meet rigorous timelines. • Ability to complete complex work assignments, establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. • Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action. • Experience with financial management and reporting. • Experience reading and understanding technical and legal documents. • Excellent customer service skills. • Experience with one or more aspects of grant management, data collection/analysis and reporting. • Coordination, collaboration, and meeting facilitation skills to communicate and engage with a diverse set of stakeholders. • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. • Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner. • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic. Working Conditions: This position is located in the Recovery Directorate Unit in Mather. 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. 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 Benefits: 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 Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Questions about the application process? Email a recruiter at Talent@caloes.ca.gov and reference JC-501127