Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88693 to $111897 Annually
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC, or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1
Duties Description Emergency Management
This position is in the DEC Emergency Management Unit. The incumbent will support agency emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation functions.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Provides analysis and recommendations to the Director of Emergency Management related to geological aspects of natural disasters during the mitigation, planning, response, and recovery phases.
• Provides project management expertise to the geographic response plan program while prioritizing workload and addressing all plan technical and administrative needs.
• Provides geological recommendation and analysis supporting multi-agency task forces and committees on issues related to emergency response and homeland security.
• Provides analysis in support of the development of agency Emergency Response Plans.
• Utilizes Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or remote sensing instruments, techniques and software; interpreting historical land use, land forms or environmental conditions from imagery, maps or other records to assess impacts during disasters.
• Evaluates impacts to existing groundwater and surface water supplies related to significant incidents and/or emergencies.
• Conducts initial assessment, determination, and recommendation regarding aquifer impacts from contamination related to natural or human made disasters.
• Provides risk based geological recommendation in relation to planning and responding to emergency situations.
• Analyzes geologic and hydrogeologic studies, reports, investigations, and management plans and their impacts to the response to and recovery from disasters and emergencies.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Must be available for emergency response. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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