PROGRAM MANAGER I, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Operations · Full-time
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 8,230-10,242 / month
Job Posting: Program Manager I
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
PROGRAM MANAGER I, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
$8,230.00 - $10,242.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026
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.
Under the general direction of the Recovery Program Manager II (PM II), the Program Manager I (PM I) performs a wide range of complex managerial and analytical tasks related to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs, including but not limited to: 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), and others.
The PM I directs fully developed staff functions, supervises a small group of professional, technical or analytical staff performing journeyperson level work, and personally performs the most difficult or sensitive work. The Incumbent is responsible for management, supervision, and organization of resources, as well as the implementation of program objectives. To ensure program objectives are met, the PM I may be required to work extended hours, e.g. nights, weekends, and holidays. The PM I performs all program work and is responsible for managing staff during both normal and disaster recovery operations.
Primary management duties involve supervisorial responsibility for staff, planning, coordinating, and directing resources effectively. Duties also include developing, reviewing, and approving all program related documentation. Solicits and ensures necessary input from and coordination with all persons contacted in the course of work, makes financial, programmatic, and administrative decisions on all aspects of the program, and makes recommendations to upper management.
In alignment with the strategic plan, the PM I develops, directs, and empowers staff to ensure they are customer focused innovators and problem solvers providing a high level of service and technical expertise in their delivery of services. The PM I identifies innovative opportunities and makes recommendations for potential consideration for the strategic plan, undertakes department-wide projects, and anticipates the needs of, and impacts on disaster recovery program and operation. The PM I establishes and maintains relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, promotes organizational efficiency and operational excellence.
May be required to perform the same work tasks as subordinate staff, to ensure the mission, goals, and objectives of the unit/division/branch are met in the timeliest and most efficient manner.
This recruitment will fill (2) positions within the Closeout Division of the Recovery Closeout and Infrastructure Branch.
Closeout Unit II & III Description: Disaster Closeout implements the final step in the disaster Public Assistance process, collecting, analyzing, and validating Sub-Recipients’ disaster recovery project cost documentation and developing funding reimbursement recommendations associated with those project costs. The position performs a wide range of complex managerial and analytical tasks related to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs, including but not limited to federal Public Assistance Disaster Grants, federal Fire Management Assistance Grants, and California Disaster Assistance Act grants.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located in the Closeout Unit in Mather, CA
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
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.
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
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.
Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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 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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience performing analytical, administrative, and program support work, including researching issues and preparing reports, correspondence, briefings, memoranda, and other written materials.
- Strong organizational skills, with experience tracking and coordinating multiple assignments, projects, action items, and deadlines and maintaining accurate records and tracking systems.
- Experience collecting, organizing, validating, and analyzing data and program information from multiple sources to support situational awareness, reporting, and decision-making.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word) and familiarity with databases, dashboards, SharePoint, Smartsheet, ArcGIS Online, or other tracking and information-management tools.
- Experience coordinating equipment, inventory, supplies, or logistics, including maintaining accountability, documenting assignments and returns, and preparing resources for operations, trainings, or events.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, professional materials and communicate effectively with diverse internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
- Experience providing coordination, outreach, and customer service support to internal and external stakeholders, including partner agencies, local jurisdictions, tribal partners, and the public.
- Familiarity with emergency management or disaster recovery operations, programs, or systems (e.g., SEMS, NIMS, or SOC/REOC/JFO operations) is a plus.
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion, tact, and good judgment.
- Commitment to professionalism, dependability, integrity, and supporting a positive, mission-driven team.
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
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
HR Unit - BM
(916) 845-8321
Recruitments@CalOES.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 845-8600
EEO@CalOES.ca.gov
Statement of Qualifications
- The SOQ should be no more than one page, single-sided, single-spaced in 11-point Arial font.
- Describe your education, professional experience, emergency management recovery knowledge, training and interpersonal skills that make you a strong candidate for the Program Manager I position in the Disaster Closeout Division.
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
Exam & Additional Information
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Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025): Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025), which reduces employee pay in exchange for leave credits. The reduction amount and leave credits vary by bargaining unit. Salary range(s) listed do not reflect this temporary reduction.Equal Opportunity Employer
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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
