Position Information

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AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleProgram Aide

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $51857 to $63169 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 11 British American Blvd.

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list; OR are a current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Program Aide and are interested in reassignment; OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The incumbent will work in the Office of Disaster Recovery Programs' Individual Assistance Section. The duties include but are not limited to:

•Identify resources to address disaster related unmet needs, in close coordination and collaboration with the Recovery program leadership.
•Support Individual Assistance as a lead for Emergency Support Function 6 (ESF6) Mass Care when activated including comprising accurate and timely reports for leadership and creating updated staffing documents by compiling information from the 22 other state agencies in ESF6.
•Correspond with the other ESF6 agencies for meeting notices, providing minutes, pertinent updates and providing technical support when activated.
•Maintain knowledge in federal regulations, policy, and guidance related to the various disaster assistance programs to include the Robert G. Stafford Act, 44 code of Federal Regulation (CFR), FEMA policy and guidance, U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance programs, Office of the General Services (OGS) policies, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) policies, Division of Budget (DOB) policies, and related information as appropriate for the Recovery Unit.
•Provide subject matter expertise. Interpret rules and regulations as required and shares knowledge with staff and other stakeholders.
•Assist with monitoring and tracking of multiple projects and section initiatives.
•Prepare and deliver comprehensive written and verbal status reports, briefings, presentations, correspondence, and related critical data as required.
•Support the State Emergency Operations Center or field offices during emergency or disaster activations and ongoing events. Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Additional Comments 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.

NOTE ON TRAVEL: Travel may be required, including during evening and weekends, approximately 20% depending on mission and assignment. You must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator’s license.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources/EW

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 169917 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.