Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleDisaster Preparedness Program Representative 3 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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 1220 Washington Ave.

Building 22

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Radiological Emergency Planning (REP) Unit within the Office of Emergency Management.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in providing oversight and direction to section staff.

• Provide a full range of supervisory functions of section staff.

• Lead and assist staff in providing Federal requirement technical planning assistance to state and local agencies in the development of a wide variety of emergency response plans.

• Represent the section in attending or facilitating planning meetings, conference calls, workshops, and in the delivery of exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency plans.

• Assist with the development of policies and procedures for Headquarter Operations.

• Provide guidance to staff in developing, maintaining, and updating the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Annex for Fixed Nuclear Facilities and supporting documents. State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and support documents.

• Review and comment on emergency plans, as appropriate.

• Develop, review, and implement state-level REP emergency operational procedures, plans and communications.

• Coordinate and collaborate with public and private sector stakeholders and other organizations that can support the State’s disaster planning and preparedness efforts.

• Provide assistance in conducting hazard analysis workshops, risk assessments and using applicable data to support emergency plan development.

• Conduct and/or facilitate the delivery of emergency management related training, both locally and regionally across the State.

• Perform as the Exercise Director, create, conduct and evaluate annual REP Exercises.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all REP State, local, federal and licensee partners.

• Represent the REP Section in high level meetings.

• Learn, comprehend, and execute all federal REP requirements.

• Ensure all licensee documentation, brochures, maps and charts are up to date and sent out to the public in as required.

• Perform as the lead for REP related task force teams.

• Ensure all inventory is conducted, track, order and ensure distribution of Potassium Iodide as required.

• Support program efforts for section initiatives and projects, including continuity of operations planning, accreditation efforts, and developing planning guidance.

• Complete administrative paperwork as related to program issues.

• Obtain program-specific and NIMS training to enhance existing skills.

• Identify and establish administrative priorities within assigned programs.

• Perform additional tasks as requested by the Section Chief.

• Support the State Emergency Operations Center Activations.

• Travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS
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 55b/c candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Seven years of emergency management experience* as listed below.

Substitutions with a degree in a related field** as listed below:
•An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience;
•A bachelor's in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience;
•A master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience;
•A doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

*Qualifying experience:
•Coordination and implementation of emergency management and disaster preparedness programs.

•Preparation or modification of disaster plans.

•Preparation, modification, presentation of disaster educational training and/or exercises.

•Gather and analyze information to produce briefings or reports or to make timely and effective incident response decisions.

•Represent an agency or organization in an Emergency Operations Center or leadership position on the Incident Command System.

•Manage or supervise logistics operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing the distribution or staging of equipment and supplies.

**Specialized Degree Areas: Atmospheric Science, Business Administration, Business Continuity, Business Organizational Security Management, Communications, Criminal Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, Crisis, Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Data Science, Digital Forensics, Disaster or Emergency Management, Disaster Resilience, Disaster Science, Emergency Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency or Public Safety Services, Emergency and/or Risk Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Fire and Emergency Services, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Homeland Security, Informatics, International Relations, Meteorology, National Security, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Public Policy, Security Studies, Sustainability Studies, System Safety and Security, or Urban or Regional Planning.

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 3 and are interested in reassignment OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as an Agency Emergency Management Coordinator and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE: Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered. If you are on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for another appointment method. You are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Career Mobility website (careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo) to determine transfer eligibility.

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.

***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.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/MC

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 209108 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.