Administrative Skills, Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Emergency Services, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Jazz, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Resource Management, Staff Training, Training Program Development
Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Exam #26/41G01/06LC
The County of Monterey is a diverse community set in a picturesque coastal location and offers tourists and residents alike the comfort of a moderate, Mediterranean climate, miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach – possibly the world’s most famous golf course, it’s easy to see why over 450,000 residents choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
Department Summary
The County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management (DEM) serves as the Operational Area Authority under the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). DEM is responsible for coordinating all phases of emergency management across Monterey County jurisdictions and partner agencies.The department provides leadership in incident coordination, situational awareness, resource management, and emergency operations, ensuring an integrated and effective countywide response to disasters and large-scale emergencies. DEM also administers planning and training programs, public warning and information systems, and interagency collaboration to enhance community resilience and disaster readiness.
Join our team of dedicated emergency management and administrative professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and public service. We are a high-performing, community-focused organization that values collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving to build a safer, more resilient Monterey County.
Position Summary
The Emergency Services Planner, under general supervision, will assist in the planning, coordination, development and promotion of emergency services operations; will assist in the organization and training of emergency services personnel; will perform administrative and office support duties; and perform other duties as required.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Agency: Department of Emergency Management
Location: Department of Emergency Management 1322 Natividad Road Salinas