Electrical Engineer

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.

Public Safety Communications (PSC), Radio Programming Development Unit, is responsible for a wide array of engineering activities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies, including both State and non-State entities, operating within the State of California.

Under the direction of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Electrical Engineer assists Associate and Senior engineers in providing direction to maintenance technical staff for the installation of low complexity radio systems or maintenance and solutions to problems with existing systems. In large system implementations, the incumbent assists engineering lead persons. The incumbent participates in developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria, provides project cost estimates for parts and labor, and notifies supervisor of risks to project budget, schedule, or scope. Additionally, the incumbent ensures engineering services for public safety communications meet the critical operational requirements of the state.

This position may be rotated within the Client Engineering Division or the Microwave Engineering Division based on factors that include cross-training and workload management.

• Applications are scheduled to be released to the hiring manager on the following dates :
• November 13, 2025
• November 28, 2025
• December 12, 2025

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.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-495725

Position #(s) : 163-745-3613-001

Working Title : Electrical Engineer

Classification :

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 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 : Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, 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 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (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.

Public Safety Communications (PSC) serves the state of California by providing public safety communications to the state's first responders and oversight of the 9-1-1 system to the people of California. The PSC is dedicated to the preservation and protection of human life and public safety by delivering reliable and dependable communication services keeping the public connected during times of crisis.

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 :

Technical Services Branch | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Department Website : Special Requirements

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity :

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.

Application Instructions

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 : Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 : Human Resources - AE

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

HR Unit - AE

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.

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 :

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

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 : Special Requirements

HR Unit - AE

(916) 845-8321

Recruitments@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

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 :

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING :

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

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility please click on the link below :

Electrical Engineer - Exam EX-1723

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.