Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 (NY HELPS)

New York State

  • Albany, NY
  • $66,951-85,138 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Planning Section within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Reporting to the Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 3 (DPPR), the DPPR 2 will oversee teams of DPPR 1's assigned to the OEM Planning Section.Duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Assist in providing technical planning assistance to state and local agencies in the development of a wide variety of emergency response plans.
  • Assist with the development of policies and procedures for Headquarter Operations.
  • Provide assistance in developing, maintaining, and updating the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and support documents.
  • Review and comment on emergency plans, as appropriate.
  • Develop, review, and implement state-level 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 the full range of supervisory oversight and direction to subordinate staff.
  • 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.
  • Attend and/or facilitate planning meetings, conference calls and provide support in the delivery of exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency plans.
  • 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 National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to enhance existing skills.
  • Identify and establish administrative priorities within assigned programs.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Travel may be required, up to 20%.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPSThis 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. The qualifications are:Six years of emergency management experience coordinating and implementing emergency management and disaster preparedness programs; preparation or modification of disaster plans; preparing, modifying, and presenting of disaster educational training and/or exercises; gathering and analyzing information to produce briefings or reports or to make timely and effective incident response decisions; representing an agency or organization in an Emergency Operations Center or leadership position on the Incident Command System; and managing or supervising logistics operations during a major emergency or disaster by overseeing the distribution or staging of equipment and supplies.Substitutions with a degree in a related field** as listed below:
  • An associate's 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.
**Specialized Degree Areas: Atmospheric Science, Business Continuity, Business Organizational Security Management, Criminal Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, Crisis, Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Disaster or Emergency Management, Disaster Resilience, Disaster Science, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency or Public Safety Services, Emergency and/or Risk Management, Fire and Emergency Services, Geography, Homeland Security, Informatics, Meteorology, National Security, Political Science, Public Administration, Security Studies, System Safety and Security, or Urban or Regional Planning.REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFERCurrent 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 2 and are interested in reassignment OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Fire Protection Specialist 1 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.Candidates who are current 55b/c eligible and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55b/c status, please provide us a couple of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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