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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/10/25

Applications Due10/25/25

Vacancy ID200047

NY HELPNo

AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleDisaster Preparedness Program Representative 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave.

Building 22

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

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 REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER

Current 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: This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. 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 transfer. 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.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.

In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/TR

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Building 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 200047 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

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