THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of San Gabriel is recruiting for a Emergency Management Analyst. The Emergency Management Analyst plays an important role in the City with the management of the emergency preparedness program for the City of San Gabriel. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for the ideal candidate to develop a career in emergency management with our historic “City with a Mission.” A career with the City of San Gabriel offers excellent pay and benefits, outstanding training and career development opportunities, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, has outstanding judgment and interpersonal tact, and is an outstanding communicator. The ideal candidate is also highly analytical, with the ability to plan and coordinate on a vast scale. Most importantly, the ideal candidate is a consummate professional who understands and exemplifies the principles of public service and the core values of the City of San Gabriel.
SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES
Under general supervision of the Fire Chief or designee, the Emergency Management Analyst is responsible for the development, coordination, maintenance, and administration of the City’s emergency preparedness program and plans. Coordinates and distributes information to the City, public, and media, in collaboration with the City’s PIO, related to emergencies, events and meetings, organizes and implements various community outreach and educational programs, and performs other related duties as assigned.
For more detailed information regarding the job duties and minimum requirements for this position, please click the link below for the Emergency Management Analyst class specification.
Emergency Management AnalystAny combination of experience and education may be considered. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Emergency Management, Communications, or a closely related field.
- Three years of increasingly responsible in emergency management, preferably in a government setting.
- Disaster preparedness and Real-Time Emergency Operations Center experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to obtain a National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, and IS-800 within first year of employment.
- Ability to obtain IS-120.c, IS-230.e, IS-235.c, IS-240.c, IS-241.c, IS-242.c, IS-244.b within first year of employment.
- Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card.
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record are required.
- CAL/OES Emergency Management Specialist, Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or California Professional Emergency Manager (CA-PEM) highly desirable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications must be well prepared and organized and include the following three items as attachments: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all professional certifications required and/or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE with item #3. Driver’s license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment.
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE:
This recruitment is scheduled to close at midnight on Sunday, July 19, 2026, or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first. Please do not hesitate to apply as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
RECRUITMENT EXAM PLAN & SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):
The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule may be changed at any time if deemed necessary. Please call Kimber Gutierrez, Management Assistant, at (626) 308-2802 or check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates.
| Application Filing Period | June 16 - July 19, 2026 |
Qualifying Panel Interview Exam
| Week of July 27 or August 3, 2026 |
Selection Interviews
| Week of August 10 or August 17, 2026 |
| Pre-Employment Process | Approximately 6-8 weeks |
| Target Start Date | October 5, 2026 |
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete a (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination and drug screen, (3) Live Scan fingerprint check, (4) experience and education check, and (5) professional reference check. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of pre-employment processes 1-5 shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position. The City maintains the sole discretion to waive any pre-employment item 1-5 if it is deemed appropriate. Such waivers must be approved by the Human Resources Director.
GENERAL EXAMINATION, SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS:
The examination, selection, and hiring process typically includes the following:
- Application Screening: All submitted applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.
- Written Exam: For some positions, a written exam may be administered to help assess applicants for position competency and requirements. Those meeting the minimum qualifications for the position in Step 1 will be invited to a written examination. Typically, the minimum qualifying score on the written exam is 70%. This score may be adjusted depending on the number of examinees, with percentile rankings, average scores and the number of slots available for the oral appraisal interview being used as the basis for adjusting the passing score.
- Oral Appraisal Interview: Those passing Steps 1 and 2 will be invited to the oral appraisal interview. The oral appraisal interview is an assessment of the candidate’s experience and preparation for the position by an impartial panel of subject matter experts. Scores from the oral appraisal interview are typically weighted 100% towards the Eligibility List for the position. Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on the oral panel interview to qualify for the Eligibility List.
- Practical Exam: For some recruitments, a practical exam may be administered. The practical exam is a supplemental examination/evaluation tool that is typically not scored or used for qualifying purposes.
- Eligibility List: Those attaining a qualifying score on the examination will be placed on the Eligibility List for this position. Candidates on the Eligibility List are deemed qualified for the position and may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the hiring department to fill a vacancy in this position. For more information on Eligibility List requirements, please see Rule VIII of the City’s Civil Services Rules.
- Selection Interview: Candidates on the Eligibility List may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the Department to fill an immediate and/or anticipated vacancy in the position classification. A selection interview does not guarantee an offer of employment and the Department is not obligated to hire any candidate invited to a selection interview.
- Pre-Employment Process: Upon a conditional offer of employment, which requires the successful completion of a selection interview and recommendation to hire from the Department, candidates shall be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process consists of (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination, (3) fingerprint background check, (4) work experience and education verification, (5) professional reference check, and (6) comprehensive background check (e.g., POST Background). Some position classifications may also require drug screening as part of the pre-employment process. Failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date.