Recovery Planning Division Chief

Minimum Requirements

• PROGRAM MANAGER II, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application ( do not note “see attached resume” in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
• Who May Apply
• How To Apply
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• Required Application Package Documents
• The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in emergency management, disaster recovery, preparedness, or a closely related field, including responsibility for managing complex programs, projects, or statewide initiatives.
• Experience supervising and developing managers, supervisors, and professional staff, including establishing performance expectations, coaching and mentoring employees, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing personnel issues.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management and disaster recovery programs, policies, laws, regulations, and authorities, including the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental partners.
• Experience developing, implementing, reviewing, or managing disaster preparedness, response, recovery, incident action, or continuity plans, including statewide, regional, operational, hazard-specific, or long-term recovery planning efforts.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex multiagency or intergovernmental initiatives involving local jurisdictions, Tribal governments, state agencies, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector partners.
• Knowledge and experience with the Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations Centers, Joint Field Offices, Local Assistance Centers, or other disaster field coordination structures.
• Experience developing and delivering emergency management training, workshops, exercises, or facilitated planning sessions, preferably using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to evaluate complex or emerging emergency management issues, identify operational conflicts, develop alternatives, and recommend effective courses of action.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings, issue papers, reports, plans, policies, procedures, After-Action Reports, Situation Reports, Incident Action Plans, or similar decision-support products.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience briefing executives, elected officials, governmental partners, stakeholder groups, professional organizations, or members of the public.
• Experience developing strategic goals, multi-year initiatives, annual work plans, policies, procedures, guidance, or technical assistance resources that support organizational or statewide emergency management objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs, competing priorities, personnel resources, and time-sensitive assignments simultaneously, including the ability to adjust priorities and allocate resources in rapidly changing operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, diplomacy, and professionalism while working independently and collaboratively, particularly during high-pressure emergency operations or assignments requiring limited supervision.
• Experience fostering a collaborative, inclusive, innovative, and high-performing organizational culture, with a demonstrated commitment to customer service, stakeholder engagement, workforce development, succession planning, and organizational readiness.

Benefits

• 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

Contact Information

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