Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleDirector of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $133245 to $168152 Annually
Duties Description Reporting to the Director of Law Enforcement, the Director of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness directs the agency’s emergency management and disaster preparedness functions. Responsibilities include: program planning and evaluation; policy formulation, development and implementation; staff supervision, development and training; and adherence to and implementation of federal and state mandated laws, rules, regulations and reporting requirements. This position functions as a liaison on disaster / emergency management issues with other state agencies (Emergency Management Office, Department of Health, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services), and at the federal level, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:
• Sets standards for the program area, including: staffing, operations, training, budgets and spending plans.
• Formulates policies and guidelines regarding emergency management and disaster preparedness programs and reviews and comments on legislation related to these areas.
• Manages the statewide emergency response and disaster preparedness program for OPRHP.
• Directs and coordinates the OPRHP Emergency Support Team assigned to the Emergency Management Office during emergency events.
• Serves as the liaison to the Emergency Management Office and other local, state and federal agencies during emergency and disaster events.
• Administers the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) disaster recovery programs for OPRHP.
• Manages other functions as assigned by the Director of Law Enforcement and Commissioner.
Minimum Qualifications Eleven years of experience in any of the following categories: marketing, contract negotiation or administration, financial administration, budget administration, business administration, or public administration. At least two years of this experience must have been at a managerial level*.
Education may be substituted for experience:
- Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience;
- Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience;
- Master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience;
- J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience;
- Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience
*The two years of experience must have been at a managerial level and cannot be substituted.
**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home). If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address ExecRecruitment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”
Your application must be received by October 1, 2026 and submitted via email to: ExecRecruitment@parks.ny.gov. Please use the email subject line: Vacancy ID 224722 – Director of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness – Albany. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.
Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.