Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleDHSES Program Administrator 1/Trainee1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 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

Duties Description This position serves in the Disaster Recovery Programs Public Assistance Field Support Unit. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in coordination and operations during active disasters - while working with the DHSES Joint Field Office (JFO) liaison establish and operate the JFO, coordinate field staff, establish procedures for tracking applicants and project status, and conduct Applicant Briefings.

• Coordinates with FEMA and other Unit/JFO personnel to ensure the necessary permissions are granted to personnel during active disasters and coordinate DHSES personnel support for FEMA training. Provide appropriate training in system use and act as the point of contact between DHSES and FEMA to address and resolve system issues at the JFO.

• Understands and be conversant in federal regulations, policy, and guidelines related to the various disaster assistance programs to include the Robert G. Stafford Act, 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 2 CFR, FEMA policy and guidance, U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Program, Office of General Services procurement policies, Office of the State Comptroller policies, Division of the Budget policies, and related information as appropriate.

• Provides accurate up-to-date policy guidance (from the Stafford Act, 44 CFR, 2 CFR, and other PA policies) to DAR staff and applicants.

• Understands program policy and priorities in support of DHSES and the Office of Disaster Recovery Programs (DRP) goals.

• Facilitates and delivers trainings and workshops to inform and educate applicants and staff of DRP and administrative processes.

• Provides appropriate training in coordination with County Emergency Managers and DHSES OEM Regional leadership and ensure information accuracy. Also, coordinates with DRP staff and leadership to identify training needs and ensure timely delivery to the Field Staff.

• Attends various meetings as needed with external and internal audiences.

• Supports and staffs active Disaster Assistance Centers and Federal/State Joint Field Offices and serve as a lead state recovery program representative or in other leadership roles during active disasters.

• Potential to supervise staff and perform all associated duties related to supervision.

• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

• Travel may be required, including during evening and weekends, approximately 20% depending on mission and assignment. Requires possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License is required.

*Work schedule may vary based on operational need.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).***

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position.

This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.

**DHSES Program Administrator level requirements:
DHSES Program Administrator Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14) - 4 years of qualifying experience*
DHSES Program Administrator Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16) - 5 years of qualifying experience*
DHSES Program Admin 1 (SG-18) - Six years of qualifying experience*

*Qualifying experience must be in one or more of the following areas:
• Administration of federal, state or locally funded grant programs
• Preparing and processing applications for disaster mitigation/recovery projects
• Processing requests for grant project payments and performing financial reviews required for final payment
• Damage assessment and identification of appropriate assistance funding programs
• Review of action plans or planning, organizing and coordinating disaster recovery programs involving local, state and federal agencies.

Substitution: 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; and a doctorate can substitute for six years of experience.

OR

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 DHSES Program Admin 1, Trainee 1, Trainee 2 and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 13 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4 or 52.6 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered and should not respond to this posting. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website (careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

Additional Comments ***This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/SB

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 182732 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov