California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist II
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist II
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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 direction of the Program Manager I, the Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist II (DAPS II) is responsible for working with significant independence to assist eligible applicants with moderate-to-highly complex projects in applying for federal and state disaster assistance funding. Works within various programs including grants management, public assistance, research analysis and documentation, and administration. Serves as the Area Coordinator, coordinating program activities for all open state and federal disasters and emergency declarations for a specific geographic area. Serves as a lead person over DAPS I staff in a designated unit of the Recovery Branch and as the consistent and primary contact with the program applicants in a designated geographic area of the state. This position is located in the Closeout Unit II in Mather, CA. Click 'Apply Now' to read the official job bulletin and apply. Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on October 2, 2025. Department Information: The California Governors 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. 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: 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: Adapt to changing priorities. Have excellent communication written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner. Demonstrate the ability to be accountable. Use creativity and innovation to resolve issues. Be proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks. Have experience in analyzing and interpreting various legislative documents, government codes and regulations. Demonstrate ability to follow directions, protocols, and procedures. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. Perform both independently and in a cooperative team environment. Possess strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines. Be able to work in remote areas and makeshift office environment. 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. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist II
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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Base pay range
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 direction of the Program Manager I, the Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist II (DAPS II) is responsible for working with significant independence to assist eligible applicants with moderate-to-highly complex projects in applying for federal and state disaster assistance funding. Works within various programs including grants management, public assistance, research analysis and documentation, and administration. Serves as the Area Coordinator, coordinating program activities for all open state and federal disasters and emergency declarations for a specific geographic area. Serves as a lead person over DAPS I staff in a designated unit of the Recovery Branch and as the consistent and primary contact with the program applicants in a designated geographic area of the state. This position is located in the Closeout Unit II in Mather, CA. Click 'Apply Now' to read the official job bulletin and apply. Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on October 2, 2025. Department Information: The California Governors 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. 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: 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: Adapt to changing priorities. Have excellent communication written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner. Demonstrate the ability to be accountable. Use creativity and innovation to resolve issues. Be proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks. Have experience in analyzing and interpreting various legislative documents, government codes and regulations. Demonstrate ability to follow directions, protocols, and procedures. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. Perform both independently and in a cooperative team environment. Possess strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines. Be able to work in remote areas and makeshift office environment. 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. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries: Public Safety Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Governor's Office of Emergency Services by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan Paid paternity leave Paid maternity leave Disability insurance Get notified about new Program Specialist jobs in
Sacramento, CA . Sacramento, CA $62,400.00-$68,000.00 2 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr