Position Information

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AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleHomeland Security Program Analyst 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave.

Bldg 7A

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: one year of permanent service as a Homeland Security Program
Analyst 1; OR bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in intelligence analysis, homeland security, counter terrorism, emergency preparedness analysis and assessment, or investigations.

A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the experience.

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Training Unit within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Update and maintain the agency’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Concept of Operations (ConOps) and associated policies and procedures to include the agency’s Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Work with DHSES Legal on maintaining the agency’s Privacy Policy and ensuring all DHSES UAS pilots complete annual privacy policy training and to monitor and respond to any UAS related inquires or complaints.
• Collaborate with the various DHSES Offices using UAS to help ensure coordination and consistency related to UAS technologies and operations and assist with the coordination of UAS related operations if/when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with UAS related reporting, to include flight reporting by DHSES UAS pilots, monthly reporting to the FAA, and annual reporting on UAS operations for agency leadership. Also update and maintain the UAS portion of the DHSES website.
• Perform record keeping, including maintaining up to date information on DHSES UAS pilot credentials (i.e., 107 certifications) and DHSES UAS platform registrations.
• Help the DHSES Offices maintain the UAS fleet, to include identifying UAS technology needs, procure new UAS when necessary, and decommission UAS that are no longer viable.
• Oversee the UAS training program, including identifying training needs, scheduling UAS courses, and working to develop new courses when necessary. Track and maintain training-related information, including the number of courses delivered and students trained.
• Organize and support UAS related events, including the annual UAS Summit.
• Lead a State Agency UAS working group used to coordinate and share information/best practices related to UAS technology and operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including federal, state, and local agencies, and other relevant non-government entities involved UAS (e.g., Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR)).
• Conduct UAS related presentations, outreach, and education for key stakeholders.
• Maintain an awareness of UAS related laws, regulations, and policies and ensure DHSES complies with current and future requirements.
• Keep agency leadership updated on DHSES UAS operations and any relevant issues and challenges.
• Serve as the agency’s primary point of contact on all UAS related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources/TR

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., Building 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 170389 in the subject line of your application and email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.