Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you passionate about public safety and community outreach? Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for public service? Do you have experience with grants or contracts? Are you motivated by work that has a real-world impact? Join the Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano Program and play a pivotal role in supporting California’s preparedness and resilience against seismic hazards.

About the Role

We are looking for an organized and mission-driven Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) to join our team in support of one of California’s most vital public safety initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with experience in contracts and grants management who wants to contribute to projects that help protect communities across the state. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals that are looking to transition into emergency management.

In this role, you will:

• Support the administration of grants and contracts that fund cutting-edge seismic hazard research, community preparedness programs, and seismic resilience and mitigation.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal partners, researchers, and community-based organizations.
• Help plan and support public education and outreach events, bringing critical preparedness messaging to Californians across diverse regions.
• Track and manage budgets, timelines, and reporting requirements to ensure program compliance and effectiveness.
• Assist with internal planning, procurement, and program evaluation efforts that keep our work transparent and accountable.

Why This Work Matters

While you do not need direct experience in seismic hazards, your work will directly support efforts that save lives and reduce risk from earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes in California. From helping communities prepare for “The Big One,” to supporting initiatives that improve alerting systems and emergency response readiness, the work you do behind the scenes enables California to better face the natural hazards that exist in our communities. 

What We Offer:

• A chance to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work that enhances California’s safety and preparedness.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Competitive salary and benefits as part of California state service.
• Flexibility, including potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Be a Part of Something Bigger

Join a mission-driven team working every day to reduce risk and increase readiness. Your attention to detail, grants knowledge, and commitment to public service can help strengthen California's resilience against seismic hazards.

Apply today and help protect tomorrow.

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Working Conditions

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

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:

• Candidate must demonstrate integrity, initiative, dependability, and good judgment while leading and developing a team of professional planners.
• Must be able to work independently, follow oral and written directions, and exercise good writing skills.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Candidate must be well organized, detail oriented, and able to thoroughly review and edit multipage documents and spreadsheets.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Proficiency in using computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Knowledge of Fi$cal.

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 will disqualify an applicant from consideration. Your SOQ will be a determining factor of your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will proceed to the hiring interview.

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

Please review the Duty Statement for the AGPA in the Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano Program.

The SOQ should be no more than one page, using 11pt Arial font, single-spaced, with one-inch margins.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
Discuss your professional experience, citing specific experience, in the following:

• Developing statements of work
• State contracting process including contracts management
• State procurement process including use of Fi$cal
• Budget tracking and reconciliation
• Other experience outside of State Service in contracts development and management, procurement, and developing and managing budgets

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

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 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 will not be considered.

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