Radio Communications Branch Manager Job at State of California in Mather

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 .

Working Conditions

The Radio Communications Branch Manager position is based in Sacramento but will be expected to travel throughout the state. Please see duty statement for additional information.

Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-494392

Position #(s) : 163-740-7500-001

Working Title :

Radio Communications Branch Manager

Classification :

C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : Work Location :

Sacramento County

Telework : In Office

Job Type :

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information 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.

The Radio Communications Branch (RCB) is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of public safety radio communications systems and networks used by the state of California's public safety agencies. Each public safety agency is assigned client representation to provide technical consultation, project management, or guide agencies to the appropriate services that will meet their communications needs.

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.

Radio Communications Branch | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Department Website : http : / / www.caloes.ca.gov

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 :

Note : Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

Application (STD 678) Requirements :

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date : 10 / 21 / 2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Recruitment

Attn : Examinations - EC

3650 Schriever Ave

Mather , CA 95655

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Human Resources

10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard

Mather , CA 95655

Please drop off at HR Window; Second Floor. This excludes holidays and weekends.

08 : 00 AM - 05 : 00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note : Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as descried in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities :

(1) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program Objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

(2) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and / or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization) :

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and / or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and / or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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 :

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of a Standard State Application (form STD 678), Resume, and Statement of Qualifications evaluation. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your experience and may also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The Application, Resume, and Statement of Qualifications may be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list. The most qualified candidates may be scheduled for an interview as part of the examination process if it is deemed necessary in order to make a decision.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

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

Cal OES is conveniently located near downtown, many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station. Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following :

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website : http : / / www.caloes.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact :

Examinations - EC

(916) 845-8329

Examinations@caloes.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact : EEO Officer

(916) 845-8527

EEO@CalOES.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

In addition to the Standard State Applications (STD. 678) and resume, all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications. The Statement is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the evaluation criteria and qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Review the Statement of Qualifications filing guidelines identified in the special requirements section of this bulletin.

The Statement of Qualifications should describe a narrative of your experience relevant to each of the factors listed below; examples must be provided to justify the experience described. You must provide individual responses, numbered and in the following order :

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.