Job Description

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.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Information Officer II, this position performs complex media relations and public information tasks and duties, coordinates outreach and education campaigns, and acts in a lead capacity over other information officers during emergency operations.

Essential Fuctions Include:

• Answers inquiries from the public, media, government officials, businesses, and others.
• Represents the agency in television, radio, and print media interviews.
• Develops briefing materials, talking points, speeches and speaking remarks for agency officials representing Cal OES before the news media and other groups.
• Serves as lead and/or Deputy Lead State Information Officer during emergency response and recovery efforts in Sacramento or in the field for extended periods of time.
• Plans, coordinates and delivers educational events, press conferences, media availability that often require collaborating with representatives from all levels of government, various agencies and departments and public/private sector.
• Monitors broadcast and print media, maintains files of news clips and other emergency background information, conducts research, and performs other duties as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

In Office : This position supports and manages the day-to-day business operations for Cal OES which is handled in an office location. This is not considered a hybrid telework position

DMV Pull Program : Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Special Requirements

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• 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.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**

**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

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:

Working at Cal OES is unlike most government agencies. It will benefit any candidate to have a passion for helping people who are often enduring the most tragic times of their lives. That takes physical and emotional fortitude, resilience, and a positive attitude. If you believe you have these traits, then you may be a good fit for Cal OES.

• Working collaboratively under pressure while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• Working independently and as a member of a team.
• The ability to work under very demanding circumstances, at times for twelve hours or more per day, and days beyond a five-day work week.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing them.
• A familiarity with current and emerging social media platforms and understanding how to maximize their impact with Cal OES messaging.
• Broadcast or print journalism, or communications and a solid news judgement.
• An operating knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, SharePoint and Adobe Creative Cloud software, Canva, and with Apple/Mac OS environment.
• Confidence with presenting information on camera.

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
• 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

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications for this position.

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

• In clude your name and vacant position title at the top left corner.
• Include the numbered questions, followed by your response.
• The SOQ shall be no more than one page, single-sided, single-spaced in 12-point Arial font.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that uniquely qualifies you for this position of Public Information Officer.
2. Describe your experience with "coordination" between internal staff and public customers. Please give an example.

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: 

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 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 required and must be included.
• 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours

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