Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 - Albany (NY-HELPS)

New York State

  • New York
  • $66,951-85,138 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
  • Apply easily
Duties Description • Conduct and/or facilitate the delivery of AED / CPR training locally, regionally, and across the State.
  • Attend and/or facilitate planning meetings, conference calls and provide support in the delivery of exercises (i.e. fire drill) to test the effectiveness of emergency plans.
Maintain proper inventory of OSEM equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain and service OSEM equipment.
  • Identify and establish administrative priorities within assigned programs.
  • Analyze written and published program material on National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and AHIMTs, and draw conclusions concerning its impact.
  • Participate in the development and coordination of Statewide training (i.e. annual Location Emergency Action Plan trainings at each site).
  • Obtain program-specific and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to enhance existing skills.
  • Supervise and provide training to the Disaster Preparedness Program Representatives as required.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, briefings, presentations as assigned.
  • Provide emergency management support to localities and counties during emergency events, to include "no notice."
  • Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from EOC, state field offices and/or local deployments as required.
  • Available to deploy and provide executive level briefs on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis, as needed.
  • Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Travel may be required (up to 50%), including overnights, evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.Minimum Qualifications 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, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: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.Substitution: 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; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.*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. 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.Competitive Minimum Qualifications:If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.55 B/C Qualifications:
This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.Subsequent 55 B/C Qualifications:
A subsequent 55b/c appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a Grade 16 and have a current Civil Service 55b/c approval letter.70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, Grade 18.70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 16 or higher and a passing score on Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title.As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.Telecommuting may be available and can be discussed during the interview.Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
  • Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
  • Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
  • Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
  • Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System
  • NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
  • Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
  • Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
  • Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers-the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-usDOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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