Geohazards Analyst (Analyst II)

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 II (PM II), the Analyst II independently performs varied and complex analytical tasks relating to the provision of federal and state disaster assistance grant programs within the Cal OES Recovery Operations Program. Recovery Operations Analyst II performs a broad range of full journey level analytical tasks relating to financial, programmatic, and administrative requirements of the 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), Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC), and other grant programs. Works under strict regulatory and administrative deadlines and acts with independence to maintain a routine workload and respond to short term special projects and priority assignments. Formulates policies, procedures, grants, and makes recommendations on program related issues and advises management on potential program alternatives and impacts. May also serve in a lead capacity over Analyst I and program support staff. Must be able to logically and creatively analyze and resolve governmental/administrative problems of varied complexity using various tools and program applications. Gathers and analyzes data to develop and evaluate alternatives for a variety of program related areas. Makes recommendations to management on those alternatives, communicates effectively orally and in writing, and functions in an environment with demanding and changing priorities. Works independently while maintaining a standard workload and responding to frequent short-term tasks. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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: • Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas or arguments in a clear, confident, and convincing manner • Knowledge of and/or experience in disaster recovery, specifically statutes, regulations, and policies associated with public assistance programs for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) • Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action • Computer skills that include Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, and Salesforce • Demonstrated ability to effectively organize work and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines to complete assignments in a timely manner • Ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and in a team environment • Possess strong organizational, time management, analytical, and project management skills • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term and long-term deadlines • Demonstrate willingness to assume complex duties and adapt to changing priorities • Demonstrate the ability to make clear and concise decisions • Have experience in providing reports and data analysis • Careful and astute attention to detail • Have excellent customer service skills • Be able to work in remote areas and makeshift office environment 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. The SOQ should specifically outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement. SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS: • The SOQ should be no more than two pages, single-sided, single-spaced, in 12-point Arial font with name in the upper right corner and SOQ questions included in the body of the document. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: • Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for this position. • Describe your experience preparing written products, such as reports, briefings, summaries, or recommendations. Explain how you ensured your work was accurate, clear, and appropriate for the intended audience. 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