Program Management Coordinator Jobs in Riverside, CA

Salary : $52,644.80 - $66,497.60 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-44835-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 07/04/2026
The Job
The is recruiting for Emergency Management Coordinators to support a wide range of preparedness and coordination efforts across the county. This role will assist with community outreach and preparedness education, maintain technology and applications, and provide interagency support. This position will also collect and analyze data related to community preparedness, support administrative functions by drafting reports and correspondence, and maintain records of emergency plans. In addition, this position will help review and update emergency preparedness plans and protocols.
About the Department
The responsible for countywide emergency planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. The OES works with all County departments and 24 cities, and many non-government organizations. In the event of an emergency, the OES manages the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinates the County's disaster response with local, state and federal governments. The Director of Emergency Services oversees the day-to-day administration of the County's disaster preparedness and response program and development of the County's Emergency Operations Plan. One of the primary functions is to ensure that the EOC is in a constant state of readiness.
For more detailed information, refer to the Emergency Management Coordinator job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must pass a background check and physical medical exam prior to appointment.
2)Travel throughout the County is required and employees are required to make provision for transportation. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
3) Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment.
4) 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
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options:
Option 1:
Experience: Experience providing support during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations totaling three (3) days OR participating in three (3) Natural Disaster Emergency Management drills within the last three (3) years. Experience may be gained through multiple incidents, drills, or activations that collectively equal three (3) days of participation.*
*Routine workplace safety drills, such as fire or earthquake evacuation drills where participation is limited to following standard safety procedures and does not involve an assigned emergency management role or responsibility, is not considered qualifying experience.OROption 2:Education: Completion of a Career Technical Education (CTE) program in Emergency Response, or military training program (Certificates must be attached), or 30 semester units (45 quarter) post-secondary coursework in emergency management, emergency response, public safety, homeland security, fire science, public health preparedness, or a closely related field. (Transcripts must be attached)*OR
Option 3:
One (1) year of full time equivalent clerical experience supporting emergency management, disaster preparedness, public safety, public health preparedness, or homeland security programs. (Emergency Dispatcher experience not considered qualifying)
*Important Notes: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.(Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

• An Associate's degree in a Risk Management, GIS, Homeland Security or Emergency Management.
• Knowledge and exposure to the duties and responsibilities of Office of Emergency Services.
• Strong technical abilities and comfortable working with software, data, and modern digital tools, and able to quickly learn new systems.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm, Friday, July 10, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an 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 details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Specialized Fire Services MOU
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work history experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Qualifying Option: Indicate which option you meet below:

• Option 1: Experience providing support during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations totaling three (3) days OR participating in three (3) Natural Disaster Emergency Management drills within the last three (3) years. Experience may be gained through multiple incidents, drills, or activations that collectively equal three (3) days of participation.
• Option 2: Completion of a Career Technical Education (CTE) program in Emergency Response. (Certificate must be attached) or 30 semester units (45 quarter) post-secondary coursework in emergency management, emergency response, public safety, homeland security, fire science, public health preparedness, or a closely related field. (Transcripts must be attached)
• Option 3: One (1) year of full time equivalent clerical experience supporting emergency management, disaster preparedness, public safety, public health preparedness, or homeland security programs. (Emergency Dispatcher experience not considered qualifying)
• I do not meet any of the options listed above.

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Qualifying Experience Option 1: Identify your experience providing support during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations totaling three (3) days OR participating in three (3) Natural Disaster Emergency Management drills within the last three (3) years. (Experience may be gained through multiple incidents, drills, or activations that collectively equal three (3) days of participation.) Routine workplace safety drills, such as fire or earthquake evacuation drills where participation is limited to following standard safety procedures and does not involve an assigned emergency management role or responsibility, will not be considered qualifying experience.Ensure to list out each emergency management activation drills or EOC activation, the date, and what your supporting role was and the duties you performed for each one. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."
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Qualifying Experience Option 2: If qualifying through completion of a Career Technical Education (CTE) program in Emergency Response or a military training program, indicate the title of the completed CTE program and pathway or the military training program. A copy of the applicable CTE certificate or military training certificate must be attached to your application.If qualifying through completion of 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of post-secondary coursework in emergency management, emergency response, public safety, homeland security, fire science, public health preparedness, or a closely related field, indicate that transcripts are attached. Unofficial transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit for this requirement.
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Qualifying Experience Option 3: Describe your One (1) year of clerical experience supporting emergency management, disaster preparedness, public safety, public health preparedness, or homeland security programs. (Emergency Dispatcher experience not considered qualifying). Please ensure you include the organization/entity where you obtained your qualifying experience, dates of employment, position title, and a detailed description of the specific duties you performed. This information must be provided within the Work Experience section of your application in order to be considered.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Division Preference: Indicate your division preference. (Select all that apply) While we strive to accommodate your preferences, we cannot guarantee placement in your preferred division.

• Planning, Training, and Exercise
• Community Prepares and Engagement
• Operational Area (OA) Readiness

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Emergency Management and Technical Abilities: Indicate your experience or exposure to the following areas, including work, internship, or volunteer experience. Select all that apply.

• Emergency Preparedness
• Response
• Recovery
• Mitigation Activities
• Emergency Operations Center
• Geographic Information System (GIS) / Mapping Tools
• API Integration
• Cloud-Based Platforms
• Database Management
• Automation and Scripting
• Version Control (e.g. Git or Versioning)
• None of the above

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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