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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/10/25

Applications Due10/25/25

Vacancy ID200048

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? No

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 State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Under the direction of the Disaster Preparedness Program Representative (DPPR) 3, the DPPR 2 is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and readiness of the SEOC and alternate locations for no-notice and planned activations during emergencies and disasters. The incumbent is also responsible for the development and maintenance schedules for technology hardware and software, ensuring job aids and checklists are up-to-date, and working with state and local emergency management partners to ensure a comprehensive understanding of roles and responsibilities during activations of the SEOC.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitate approved emergency resource requests to include determining
resource requirements, mobilization and logistical considerations, resource transportation, tracking, and demobilization during activations of the SEOC.
• Develop and update SEOC job aids, position checklists, and flow charts.
• Update technology equipment (laptops, computers, phones, etc.) and software on a regular basis and ensure office/ancillary supplies are inventoried and resupplied to maintain the SEOC and alternate locations in a constant state of readiness.
• Provide administrative support to NY Responds (incident management software) to include access, system upgrade and patches, identifying training needs, and developing process and guidance on how the system is implemented and utilized.
• Maintain proficiency in, conduct regular tests of, and schedule maintenance for multiple types of technology and equipment.
• Participate in working groups with multi-disciplined and multi-jurisdictional partners on topics to include, but not limited to ESF 5 (planning), ESF 7 (logistics), ice jams, lake flooding, mass gatherings, etc.
• Gather and analyze information to produce briefings or reports to inform timely and effective incident response decisions.
• Coordinate logistics for presentations in the facility and all requests for meeting/conference room space.
• Perform all administrative supervisory duties as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects 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.

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 200048 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

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