Hazardous Materials Coordinator / Assistant Fire Chief (Coordinator (Fire And Rescue Services))

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 Senior Coordinator (Fire & Rescue, Special Operations & Haz Mat Section, incumbent provides professional staff support for the development, implementation and ongoing operations of the Fire & Rescue Division’s Hazardous Materials program and the Cal OES Regional Haz Mat Response Program (Primary), the Urban Search & Rescue Program (Secondary/Assisting), the Swiftwater-Flood S&R program (Secondary/Assisting), the Maritime program (Secondary/Assisting), and other Special Operations & Haz Mat Section functions. Attends meetings and provides presentations to public, private, and governmental entities regarding these programs. Responds to emergencies and disasters within California or outside California as assigned. Provides guidance and coordination for operational strategies and procedures during emergency incidents and disasters. Provides staff support for Special Operations & Haz Mat Section-related committees and working groups. Conducts resource typing and readiness inspections, helps coordinate training and exercises. Develops plans and budgets for training and exercises and acts as Cal OES Agency Rep or other ICS or agency assignments. Consults and coordinates with local, state and federal entities and performs other related duties as assigned. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Application Package RequirementsTo 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: • Certification as a California Hazardous Materials Technician or Hazardous Material Specialist, accredited through the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI). • Knowledge and experience coordinating, training, deploying, evaluating, and maintaining readiness for Hazardous Materials Response Teams (primary), US&R, Swiftwater-Flood Search and Rescue, Maritime, and other Special Operations resources. • Ability to serve as a Cal OES Agency Representative or Incident Command System (ICS) position and provide subject-matter expertise during Hazardous Materials emergencies and disasters (primary) and other Special Operations-related emergencies/disasters. • Knowledge and experience with FIRESCOPE Hazardous Materials Response Team resource Operational System Description, Haz Mat Response Team resource typing, and the Cal OES Regional Haz Mat Response Team program. • Ability to collaborate with Cal OES staff, fire agencies, local/state/ federal government partners, emergency responders, elected officials, and other stakeholders through meetings, training, exercises, and committees. • Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations, emergency response procedures, training standards, and program readiness, including developing and delivering presentations, reports, and recommendations. • Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and customer service skills, including data tracking, report writing, Microsoft Office proficiency, attention to detail, prioritization, and project completion with minimal supervision. • Knowledge and experience with establishing, ensure compliance with, and maintaining agreements for assignment (Cal OES Assignee Agreements), including use and care of state owned equipment. 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 and a standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. Please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications. SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS: • The SOQ shall be no more than 2 pages, single-sided, single-spaced; 12-point font; one-inch margins; name in upper right corner of each page; numbered in order. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: • Describe your experience with the California Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid System • Describe your experience with conducting tasks related to the operation, training, coordination, emergency deployment, exercise mobilization, evaluation and typing of Hazardous Materials Response Teams and other Haz Mat-related resources, acting as Agency Rep or other ICS positions; coordinating and supporting Haz Maz Response System resources; and consulting and coordinating with local, state and federal entities. 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