Supervising Emergency Services Officer
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $78,540.80 - $108,222.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-40028-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
The Job
Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
The , is recruiting for a SESO's supervise staff and coordinate programs provided by OES. The SESO will work in conjunction with other response agencies in developing and refining policies and procedures to provide emergency planning, mitigation, response, and recovery activities.
Fore more information, refer to thejob description.
Click HERE to Learn More About the EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIRMENET PERKS
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses
- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option
- 40 Hours of administrative Leave
- 40 hours annual leave
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred plan w/ Match
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Wellness Program
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts
Click HERE to Learn About our Modified Benefits Option and how you can Boost your Base Pay by an additional $1.75/hour
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment,applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, and physical exam/drug test.
Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is required. Travel throughout the County is also required, and employees may be required to make provisions for local transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Certifications: Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet both the Education requirement AND one of the Experience options (or relevant substitution) listed to qualify.
Education:Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, Police, Fire Safety, Behavioral/Social Science, or other closely related field.
Experience:
Option 1: Three (3) years of experience in an emergency services environment, with responsibilities as an emergency services officer or coordinator (similar to an OES Emergency Services Officer), for a public or private enterprise (such as federal, state, county, or city emergency services, or medical or large employer with a dedicated emergency response department). Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
OR
Option 2: Three (3) years of public sector administrative experience with responsibility for professional-level duties in the following areas: program coordination; strategic/organizational planning; budget/grants/contracts administration; development/implementation of policies and procedures; overseeing compliance with regulations; making recommendations based on organizational research/analysis; or other related experience. Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
Substitution for Education:Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
Substitution for Lead/Supervisory Experience:
Two (2) years of professional-level project management experience may substitute for the required lead/supervisory experience. Qualifying project management experience must include responsibility for performing duties such as developing/implementing project plan, establishing project timelines and priorities, monitoring progress, and leading project team members for professional-level projects.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience and responsibilities, as well as any supervisory, lead worker, or project management duties.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Fire Auxiliary Services Supervisory Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in an evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response, where appropriate, must include the name of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed on the work experience section of your application.
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Emergency Management Training: Indicate the Emergency Management trainings you have successfully completed.
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Certifications: Indicate the certificates you have successfully completed.
04
Describe your experience with program coordination, development/implementation of policies/procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations, or planning, analyzing and making recommendations at a program/organizational level. Be sure to include any experience in emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
05
Describe your experience as a lead worker or supervisor; be sure to include number and titles of staff led/supervised, and your specific responsibilities. Also include any input on work performance evaluations, assisting in the hiring of employees, and providing training for staff.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
06
Describe your professional-level project management experience, including developing/implementing project plans, establishing project timelines/priorities, monitoring progress, and leading project team members for professional-level projects. Be sure to include any experience in emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
07
Describe your experience with managing a volunteer force or program. Include the purpose, size, and your specific responsibilities. Be sure to include any experience in emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
08
Describe any experience you have with budget/grants/contract administration including any experience implementing, monitoring, making related recommendations, and size (dollar amounts) of budget/contract/grants. Be sure to include any experience related to emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
09
List Emergency Operations Center (EOC) positions that you have filled and what the EOC activation Level was. If none Indicate N/A.
10
What is your experience with overseeing Emergency Management planning, training, exercise division or team? If none, indicate N/A.
11
What is your experience with overseeing community outreach division or team? If none, indicate N/A.
12
What is your experience with overseeing preparedness efforts for City/County Departments and partner agencies? Include the number of Departments and agencies that you worked with? Replace with: Give an example of a preparedness campaign you had oversight over, and include details about the stakeholders you worked with. If none, indicate N/A.
13
What is your experience with emergency management alert and warning technology? Please detail any experience you have drafting, sending, and managing alerts and/or notifications including the platform(s) you have used. If none, indicate N/A.
14
Share an example of your experience in leading a cost recovery division or team. If none, indicate N/A.
15
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-40028-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
The Job
Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
The , is recruiting for a SESO's supervise staff and coordinate programs provided by OES. The SESO will work in conjunction with other response agencies in developing and refining policies and procedures to provide emergency planning, mitigation, response, and recovery activities.
Fore more information, refer to thejob description.
Click HERE to Learn More About the EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIRMENET PERKS
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses
- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option
- 40 Hours of administrative Leave
- 40 hours annual leave
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred plan w/ Match
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Wellness Program
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts
Click HERE to Learn About our Modified Benefits Option and how you can Boost your Base Pay by an additional $1.75/hour
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment,applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, and physical exam/drug test.
Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is required. Travel throughout the County is also required, and employees may be required to make provisions for local transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Certifications: Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet both the Education requirement AND one of the Experience options (or relevant substitution) listed to qualify.
Education:Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, Police, Fire Safety, Behavioral/Social Science, or other closely related field.
Experience:
Option 1: Three (3) years of experience in an emergency services environment, with responsibilities as an emergency services officer or coordinator (similar to an OES Emergency Services Officer), for a public or private enterprise (such as federal, state, county, or city emergency services, or medical or large employer with a dedicated emergency response department). Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
OR
Option 2: Three (3) years of public sector administrative experience with responsibility for professional-level duties in the following areas: program coordination; strategic/organizational planning; budget/grants/contracts administration; development/implementation of policies and procedures; overseeing compliance with regulations; making recommendations based on organizational research/analysis; or other related experience. Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
Substitution for Education:Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
Substitution for Lead/Supervisory Experience:
Two (2) years of professional-level project management experience may substitute for the required lead/supervisory experience. Qualifying project management experience must include responsibility for performing duties such as developing/implementing project plan, establishing project timelines and priorities, monitoring progress, and leading project team members for professional-level projects.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience and responsibilities, as well as any supervisory, lead worker, or project management duties.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Five years of experience in an emergency services environment.
- Five years of experience working with federal and/or state grants.
- Three years of experience managing or coordinating volunteer programs including providing training and public outreach.
- Three years of experience in program development and implementation.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Fire Auxiliary Services Supervisory Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in an evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response, where appropriate, must include the name of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed on the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Emergency Management Training: Indicate the Emergency Management trainings you have successfully completed.
- ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
- IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
- IS-703: NIMS Resource Management
- IS-706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid - An Introduction
- IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- Introduction to Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
- None of the above
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Certifications: Indicate the certificates you have successfully completed.
- International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- California Emergency Manager (CA-EM)
- California Professional Emergency Manager (CA-PEM)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Series (PDS)
- Technician Class License (basic ham radio operator) or higher
- None of the above
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Describe your experience with program coordination, development/implementation of policies/procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations, or planning, analyzing and making recommendations at a program/organizational level. Be sure to include any experience in emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
05
Describe your experience as a lead worker or supervisor; be sure to include number and titles of staff led/supervised, and your specific responsibilities. Also include any input on work performance evaluations, assisting in the hiring of employees, and providing training for staff.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
06
Describe your professional-level project management experience, including developing/implementing project plans, establishing project timelines/priorities, monitoring progress, and leading project team members for professional-level projects. Be sure to include any experience in emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
07
Describe your experience with managing a volunteer force or program. Include the purpose, size, and your specific responsibilities. Be sure to include any experience in emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
08
Describe any experience you have with budget/grants/contract administration including any experience implementing, monitoring, making related recommendations, and size (dollar amounts) of budget/contract/grants. Be sure to include any experience related to emergency services/response.Specify job title, employer, and dates for positions where experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate N/A.
09
List Emergency Operations Center (EOC) positions that you have filled and what the EOC activation Level was. If none Indicate N/A.
10
What is your experience with overseeing Emergency Management planning, training, exercise division or team? If none, indicate N/A.
11
What is your experience with overseeing community outreach division or team? If none, indicate N/A.
12
What is your experience with overseeing preparedness efforts for City/County Departments and partner agencies? Include the number of Departments and agencies that you worked with? Replace with: Give an example of a preparedness campaign you had oversight over, and include details about the stakeholders you worked with. If none, indicate N/A.
13
What is your experience with emergency management alert and warning technology? Please detail any experience you have drafting, sending, and managing alerts and/or notifications including the platform(s) you have used. If none, indicate N/A.
14
Share an example of your experience in leading a cost recovery division or team. If none, indicate N/A.
15
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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