Radio Communication Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.
Conflict of Interest (COI): This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.
Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025): Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025), which reduces employee pay in exchange for leave credits. The reduction amount and leave credits vary by bargaining unit. Salary range(s) listed do not reflect this temporary reduction.For more information, visit the CalHR website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ).
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.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-520006
Position #(s):
163-740-7500-001
Working Title:
Radio Communications Branch Manager
Classification:
C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B
Please note that Cal OES has the discretion to negotiate the salary on this bulletin depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and background.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
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.
More information may be found here: 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:
The Standard State Application (STD 678) including the employment history section must be completed. Please do not note "see attached resume" in the duties performed section. Applicants who fail to follow the Statement of Qualifications guidelines and provide the required application package documents in the manner requested will be eliminated from this examination process.

• Responses on the Statement of Qualifications must be addressed and numbered in the same order as is listed on the bulletin
• Information provided must be complete and presented in a clear and concise manner
• Responses must be in paragraph form
• Responses must be typewritten on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, single spaced, using 11-point, Arial font
• Responses must be limited to four (4) single sided pages
• One-inch margins must be used
• Specific examples must be provided to justify the knowledge and expereince described

Note: Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant's qualifications relative to the following:
1.) Describe your leadership experience in the formulation, implementation, and oversight of policies governing statewide radio, microwave, or interoperable communications systems. Provide examples of how your contributions improved system reliability, operational coordination, compliance, or statewide program objectives.
2.) Describe your experience representing an organization, department, or program in high-level meetings, stakeholder groups, or advisory committees. Provide examples demonstrating your ability to communicate technical or policy information, build consensus, and support strategic decision-making.
3.) Describe your experience managing budgets, fiscal planning, and financial oversight for complex programs, technology systems or statewide infrastructure initiatives. Include your role in forecasting, funding prioritization, contract oversight, and ensuring accountability for public resources. Include examples of how you monitored expenditures, managed funding allocations, and ensured cost-effective operations.
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: 7/16/2026
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
Human Resources - EC
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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ in accordance with the instructions provided will be disqualified from the examination process. Please refer to the "Special Requirements" section of this bulletin for filing instructions and the SOQ questions that must be addressed.

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 t...