Play an Important Role in Emergencies, Join the Ready Disaster Service Worker Team

Want to play a critical role in the County’s emergency response and recovery efforts? Join the Ready Disaster Service Worker (DSW) team!

The Ready DSW program provides the foundation to have an established team of knowledgeable and well-trained staff ready before a disaster or emergency. The training is an opportunity to get specialized training in an area you are passionate about, like working in a shelter or with Animal Services receiving household pets, horses, or livestock to assist families who have been evacuated.

Join the Ready DSW team by scanning the QR code or clicking this link to submit an application and see specific positions. Note that your manager will need to sign off before you submit the application.

If you are selected for a position with the Ready DSW Team, you may be invited to a training and/or to take part in emergency drills involving your position. You will be paid your normal rate and could be asked to work a different schedule.

It is important to note, that all County employees are disaster service workers. Many employees have preestablished roles during emergencies. For example, dozens of employees staffed the Local Assistance Center in Spring Valley following recent flooding.

The Ready DSW Team is for future emergencies. A workforce that is well-trained and knowledgeable in recovery and response skills before a disaster will reduce the overall recovery timeline and make San Diego County more resilient.

For questions, email OESgen.ODP@sdcounty.ca.gov.