Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 (NY HELPS)

Emergency Management Position

The incumbent of this position will report to the Field Response Unit within the Office of Emergency Management. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Support emergency operations during times of emergency and disaster from the State Emergency Operations Center, state field offices, and/or county or local deployments.
• Support Region I Field Staff in day to day activities and other initiatives as required.
• Obtain program-specific and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to enhance existing skills.
• Coordinate and collaborate with public and private sector stakeholders and other organizations that support the State's disaster planning and preparedness efforts.
• Identify and establish administrative priorities within assigned programs.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures for Field Operations.
• Attend, coordinate, and assist with instructing training courses related to emergency planning and preparedness.
• Support program efforts for assisting state and local agencies in emergency plan development.
• Assist with special section initiatives and projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel will be required as needed, up to 50%.

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

• Six years of emergency management experience in one or more of the following areas: coordinating and implementing emergency management, disaster, and/or transportation related preparedness programs; preparing or modifying multiple emergency management plans; preparing, modifying, and presenting emergency management training and/or exercises; gathering and analyzing information to produce briefings or reports or to make timely and effective incident response decisions; representing an agency or organization in an Emergency Operations Center or supporting position on the Incident Command System; managing or supervising response or recovery operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing the distribution or staging of equipment and supplies.
• Substitutions with a degree in a related field as listed below:
• An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience;
• A bachelor's degree can substitute for four years of experience;
• A master's degree can substitute for five years of experience;
• A doctorate can substitute for six years of experience.
• REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER: Current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 and are interested in reassignment OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Fire Protection Specialist 1 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

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. This position is eligible for location pay of $4,000. 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.