Program Manager

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 general direction of the Program Manager II, the Program Manager I is responsible for the management, supervision, and organization of resources and the implementation of work program objectives assigned to the Public Assistance (PA) Division and Unit. The PM I will perform PA program work during both normal and disaster recovery operations.

Primary duties involve supervisorial responsibility for professional staff, planning, coordinating and directing resources to effectively implement work tasks associated with collecting Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) data. Preparing Project Work Sheet (PWs) and Damage Survey Reports (DSRs) that identify and request reimbursement of eligible disaster damages related to federal and state declared disasters. Duties also include directing project and disaster close-out, field coordination, and recovery operations support.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Click 'Apply Now' to read the official job bulletin and apply. Applications will be received until 11:59pm PST on March 10, 2026.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

Cal OES is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

The Recovery Directorate is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters. The Recovery Directorate ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process.

The Recovery Directorate is comprised of three sections — Recovery Operations, Hazard Mitigation, and Interagency Recovery Coordination. Recovery personnel are responsible for assisting in the management of statewide disaster recovery efforts, as well as assisting agricultural communities, businesses, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, local governments and special districts impacted by disasters.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description.

Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

More information may be found here:

Recovery Directorate | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Department Website:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Email a recruiter at  and reference JC-509185