Review Vacancy
AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $114976 to $140815 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: ten years of professional level experience* in the administration of complex federally funded emergency management, disaster assistance and disaster recovery programs in one or more of the following areas, including two years of management experience,** and three years of supervision of subordinate professional staff:
• Financial Administration including the implementation of policies and procedures for financial management, application review and processing, regulatory compliance and accountability monitoring, oversight of grant application processes, appropriation and disbursement activity.
• Planning, implementation and coordination of public assistance grant programs involving supplemental reimbursement for the repair and/or restoration of infrastructure and facilities to pre-disaster condition and assistance with mitigation measures during the recovery process.
• Planning, implementation and coordination of hazard mitigation assistance programs enabling communities to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures resulting from natural or manmade disasters.
• Planning and implementation of technical assistance programs targeted to agencies and individuals working collaboratively to assist disaster victims.
*Substitution: Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience; master’s degree or juris doctorate may substitute for an additional year of general experience.
**Management experience is defined as direct leadership, management, and strategy execution for an identifiable organizational unit or program which includes direct management of program planning, development, resource allocation, monitoring, evaluation, research and analysis, and policy formation. This experience should also include administrative supervision of professional staff.
Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Office of Disaster Recovery Programs, Special Projects. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Develop and implement program policy and priorities in support of DHSES Recovery Program goals.
•Understand and be conversant 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 program, Office of General Service procurement policies, Office of the State Comptroller policies, Division of Budget policies and related information as appropriate.
•Provide direct guidance to DHSES Executives, the Governor’s Office, state agencies, local governments, and not for profit organizations on Recovery program objectives, strategies, rules and regulations.
• Develop new statewide objectives and priorities as needed.
• Function as primary subject matter expert, consultant and interpreter on all applicable State and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and protocols.
• Analyze legislation and acts as resource for internal staff, program associates and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and participate in discussions and monitors trends on policy and program changes, and implications for states and subgrantees with administrators and program leads in FEMA HQ, FEMA regions, and other states.
• Manage permanent, temporary and contractor staff to ensure consistency and quality of program administration and support.
• Establish and monitor FEMA program deadlines and reporting requirements, and communicates regularly with FEMA, state, local, voluntary and not-for-profit organizations and staff.
• Interface on a regular basis with FEMA HQ and regional staff to facilitate rapid resolutions to emerging issues and ensure that program objectives are met.
• Support the State Emergency Operations Center or field offices during emergency or disaster activations and ongoing events.
• Support and staff active Disaster Assistance Centers and Federal/State Joint Field Offices and may serve as a lead State Recovery program representative or in other leadership roles during active disasters.
• Develop and provide comprehensive written and verbal special reports and analyses for DHSES and State Leadership.
• Prepare applications for assistance, correspondence, and supplemental information in support of a Governor’s request for FEMA federal assistance.
• Develop and deliver trainings and presentations on Recovery programs in a wide variety of national or regional professional forums to peers, elected officials, local and non-profit organizations.
• Perform other duties 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM
1220 Washington Ave., Building 7A
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 169921 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.