Homeland Security Program Analyst 1

Emergency Preparedness Initiatives Coordinator

The incumbent of this position will report to the Emergency Preparedness Initiatives Section within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in ensuring that employees in state transportation hubs are prepared to deal with a variety of emergency situations that could arise.
• Instruct transportation hub employees in the area of terrorism awareness.
• Evaluate and comment on homeland security, emergency services, and public safety programs and studies regarding transportation hub safety, security and risk conducted by state and national governments and public/non-profit/private sector organizations.
• Conduct comprehensive research on homeland security, public security, and emergency management trends at the state, federal and international levels, interacting extensively with agency representatives, subject matter experts, advisory services and legal resources, as relevant. Draft preliminary reports and recommendations based on gathered information.
• Organize, coordinate and facilitate meetings, work groups and training for diverse consumer populations.
• Promote and publicize the overall and targeted transportation hub safety, security and risk management programs offered by DHSES. Conduct community relations/awareness security programs to a diverse population, develop and prepare materials for distribution.
• Support the development of project plans, deliverables, and analytical analysis for executive review.
• Act as liaison between DHSES and partner agencies in matters relating to DHSES coordinative initiatives; provide guidance and training to stakeholders.
• Manage projects with moderate risk and complexity. Prepare project status reports and communicate progress with stakeholders.
• Represent the agency at conferences, meetings and in program reviews as appropriate.
• Support the emergency functions of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).
• Other duties as assigned that are in support of the mission or other program areas.
• Travel may be required.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle is required.

NON-COMPETITIVE Six years of experience in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties. NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination. In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.