Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Information Officer II - JFO

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services - Mather, CA
Full-time
Salary: $7,280.00 - $9,046.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Cal OES is recruiting for multiple Emergency Hire positions in support of the Disaster Response and Recovery efforts in Southern California.

Cal OES takes pride in being innovative, agile employer and as a department is constantly evolving our  communications approach to advance our mission of protecting Californians from hazards of all types. The successful candidates for this role will be a communicator with media relations expertise, a passion for news, a commitment to equity and the creativity to build an audience on our social and owned-media platforms. The ideal candidates will have a background in public sector communications, news, journalism or social media.

Job Summary
Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Director, Office of Crisis Communication & Public Affairs, the Information Officer II assists in strategy and administration of initiatives related to public information for at-risk communities. The incumbents are responsible for advising management and executive staff on the public relations implication of the department activities.

Community Outreach and Resilience Unit
The Community Outreach and Resilience unit functions well under pressure and understands education and outreach efforts. In addition to helping with Cal OES’ public information campaigns, this unit helps with media relations, communications, owned media and public information functions, while ensuring that the department’s communication strategy and tactics consistently delivers messages that motivate people to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
 
Public Information and Media Relations Unit
The Public Information and Media Relations unit is responsible for responding to media inquiries, drafting responses for sensitive media requests, social media posts, writing talking points, scripts and other written materials as well as other products as needed.  Members of the unit staff speakers at community meetings, assist with event preparation and related activities.

**Applications are scheduled to be released to the hiring manager on the following dates:
  • February 13, 2025
  • February 20, 2025
  • February 27, 2025
**Emergency Appointments (Ehires) will only be considered. **
  • An emergency hire appointment can work up to 189 days in 12 consecutive months, based on the needs of the disaster. 
  • Positions are paid on an hourly basis, once a month, during the first week of the month following the closure of the pay period. An emergency hire appointment is not eligible for medical benefits or a retirement program. 
  • Emergency hire appointments earn state service and sick leave and vacation based upon actual time worked.
  • Civil Service Examinations are not required for appointment.
Interested in supporting communities when they need it most? This opportunity is for you - apply today.

Important Notice - These positions are being filled as Emergency Hires only. Any language regarding Limited Term appointments does not apply to this posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

 

Working Conditions

 

JFO –Pasadena - This position is Headquartered and reports to the Joint Field office located in Pasadena, CA.

DMV Pull Program - Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Conflict of Interest - This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
 
Must be willing to work in remote areas and makeshift office environment.