Radio Communications Branch Manager (C. E. A.)

Job Description and Duties Join the executive leadership team of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), leading its Public Safety Radio Communications Branch (RCB). The Public Safety Radio Communications Branch serves the State of California by providing service, maintenance and design of emergency radio communications equipment used by State, Federal and local government agencies who are responsible for the protection of life and property for the citizens of California. The Branch serves first responders and over 38 million residents and visitors in 58 counties by providing reliable emergency radio communications and microwave services in California. The incumbent is responsible with policy formulation, implementation and directing the activities of the State's Public Safety radio/microwave services and is responsible for: • Representing the Public Safety Communications Directorate on various committees and advisory groups including but not limited to organizations and committees on a national level. • Establishing statewide Public Safety Communications policy strategies, directions, and planning for telecommunications. • Formulating and implementing statewide policies and solutions to public safety agencies through the design, installation and maintenance of reliable radio and microwave communications systems necessary to protect and service the citizens of California. • Leveraging existing funding and obtaining new funding to enhance emergency communications services. • Formulating and implementing policy to facilitate interoperability on integrated statewide public safety communications systems with local state, and federal public safety agencies. • Formulating Public Safety Radio Service Communications strategic direction, goals, policies and methods to provide public safety telecommunications services development, systems uses and requirements on the engineering level of telecommunications systems, including redundancy and coverage. • Establishing public safety radio/microwave system performance standards to ensure all statewide communication systems and services meet expected industry standards. • Developing policy or telecommunications service interaction with state and federal regulatory bodies as well as appropriate state policies relating to requirements. • Providing Public Safety Communications with leadership, management and communication strategies to support the operational objectives of public safety agencies on a statewide basis. • Developing and managing the statewide public safety radio systems and system enhancements for the entire public safety community in California to achieve greater efficiencies and enable greater cost savings. • Managing acquisitions, master contacts and service agreements to minimize redundancy and reduce cost for public safety communication operations and manages the Public Safety Radio Communications Branches’ business services functions including preparation of the associated budget. • Ensuring statewide telecommunications training to all state departments and agencies in accordance with federal and state standards, guidelines, laws and principles. • Participate as a communications leader and expert in meetings with federal, state, city and county public safety organization executives on statewide public safety communications issues. • Represents the State of California on a variety of complex public safety communications issues before state and national committees including the California public Utilities Commission, Federal Communications Commission, specialized task forces and committees. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Applicants who fail to follow the Statement of Qualifications guidelines and provide the required application documents will be eliminated from this examination process. When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, you are required to follow these guidelines: The Standard State Application (STD 678) including the employment history section must be completed. Please do not note "see attached resume" in the duties performed section. Applicants who fail to follow the Statement of Qualifications guidelines and provide the required application package documents in the manner requested will be eliminated from this examination process. • Responses on the Statement of Qualifications must be addressed and numbered in the same order as is listed on the bulletin • Information provided must be complete and presented in a clear and concise manner • Responses must be in paragraph form • Responses must be typewritten on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, single spaced, using 11-point, Arial font • Responses must be limited to four (4) single sided pages • One-inch margins must be used • Specific examples must be provided to justify the knowledge and experience described Evaluation of each candidate will be based on the content of the SOQ responses, demonstrating written communication skills, and the ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Note: Each response must clearly identify your specific role in the example provided, including the number of years of experience in that role and the dates of that experience. The Statement of Qualifications must address the following statements and in order listed below: 1.) Describe your leadership experience in the formulation, implementation, and oversight of policies governing statewide radio, microwave, or interoperable communications systems. Provide examples of how your contributions improved system reliability, operational coordination, compliance, or statewide program objectives. 2.) Describe your experience representing an organization, department, or program in high-level meetings, stakeholder groups, or advisory committees. Provide examples demonstrating your ability to communicate technical or policy information, build consensus, and support strategic decision-making. 3.) Describe your experience managing budgets, fiscal planning, and financial oversight for complex programs, technology systems or statewide infrastructure initiatives. Include your role in forecasting, funding prioritization, contract oversight, and ensuring accountability for public resources. Include examples of how you monitored expenditures, managed funding allocations, and ensured cost-effective operations. Note: Resumes or a cover letter do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please review the bulletin in its entirety before submitting your application package. 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: • Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in public safety communications policies, rules and operating practices of governmental agencies such as the State of California’s Office of Emergency Services and the State of California Emergency Plan • Knowledge of the structure, organization and function of a variety of technology disciplines as well as local, State and federal initiatives and programs • Experience working with control agencies at the State and national level, including standards setting bodies (i.e., the Federal Communications Commission) • Experience in project management methodology • Experience in communicating information regarding policy, technology and delivery issues effectively to management, other staff, and the public • Experience in obtaining buy-in and providing leadership to a large group of multi-disciplinary team members that do not report directly to the incumbent • Experience in developing and implementing sensitive projects that involve stakeholders from the public safety sector, including cities, counties and the State • Ability to effectively coordinate the activities of other organizations that have an interest in the success of technology-based service delivery solutions • Ability to mediate differences among stakeholders to arrive at satisfying solutions • Ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy in client interactions • Ability to lead diverse team of project managers, engineers, and support personnel and provide strategic direction that aligns with Cal OES mission and the needs of client agencies supported • Proven track record of gaining the confidence and trust of individuals in key positions in the Public Safety Communications client base • Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing • Knowledge of the State fiscal process, human resources, purchasing rules, and an in-depth knowledge of management and supervisory techniques