This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.
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The Emergency Management Systems Unit (EMSU) is looking for a highly analytical and skilled writer with a commitment to public service to join our team as an Analyst II. EMSU leads several of California’s most critical emergency management programs, helping shape the policies and systems that support statewide preparedness and response.
As part of the team, you’ll contribute to high-impact initiatives, including developing after-action reports, managing the Standard Emergency Management System and integrating the National Incident Management System, and advancing programs such as the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.
Are you energized by fast-paced, dynamic work and ready to make a meaningful impact? As an Analyst II, you’ll take ownership of your workload, balancing routine responsibilities with time-sensitive assignments that keep each day engaging. You’ll bring your attention to detail to the forefront as you review technical and legal documents, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
In this role, you'll shape policies and procedures, provide thoughtful recommendations on program operations, and advise leadership on potential impacts. Strong communication skills are essential, as you translate complex information into clear, well-crafted written and verbal presentations that support informed decision-making.
You’ll work extensively with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications, so technical proficiency is key. We’re looking for a proactive professional with strong project management skills, someone who can lead tasks forward with confidence. If you're a skilled writer, researcher, and critical thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, this could be the perfect fit!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.
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Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Governor's Officer of Emergency Services is Chuck Callahan.
With over 38 million residents (12 percent of the US population), the State of California is the most populous state in the nation and has the third largest land area among the states (163,695 square miles). California is culturally, ethnically, economically, ecologically, and politically diverse, and maintains the eighth largest economy in the world with 13 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. California also faces numerous risks and threats to our people, property, economy, environment and is prone to earthquakes, floods, significant wildfires, prolonged drought impacts, public health emergencies, cybersecurity attacks, agricultural and animal disasters, as well threats to homeland security. Cal OES takes a proactive approach to addressing these risks, threats, and vulnerabilities that form the basis of our mission and has been tested through real events, as well as comprehensive exercises that help us maintain our state of readiness to plan for and mitigate impacts.