Review Vacancy
AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Training Unit within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Reporting to the Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 4, the Training Specialist 2 will oversee and coordinate the execution of training programs and courses to localities, counties, and New York State agency partners. The incumbent will analyze current trainings and develop new initiatives based on the needs of New York State.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist in providing oversight and direction, including full range of supervisory functions of section staff.
• Develop and present training courses in emergency management training programs.
• Inform state, county, and local emergency management partners of available training and educational opportunities.
• Work across OEM sections and partners, in developing emergency management training programs that will optimize disaster preparedness.
• Provides fiscal and administrative oversight for training-related contracts by assisting with contract development, including solicitation and administration of requests for proposals.
• Provides technical assistance in developing and updating training policies, and updates training manuals using appropriate resources and with assistance and review by supervisors.
• Maintains web-based learning management system within an agency to record completion and analyze training needs.
• Obtain program-specific, NIMS, and emergency management training to enhance existing skills.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.
• Travel may be required, up to 25%.
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 Training Specialist 2 and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 21 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion:
If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the direct promotion field, have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c as a Training Specialist 1 and must not have failed, or failed to take the last holding of the promotion examination for the title listed above.
PROVISIONAL PENDING EXAM
If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ for additional information on state examinations.
The minimum qualifications for a provisional appointment are: One year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service as a Training Specialist 1, Agency Training and Development Specialist 1, Human Services Training Specialist 1,Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), Training Specialist 1 (Nursing), Local Government Specialist 1, Supervising Equipment Operator Instructor, Mental Hygiene Staff Development Specialist 3, Mental Hygiene Staff Development Specialist 3 (Various Parenthetics), Land Use Training Specialist 1, Training Specialist 1 (Addictions), Training Specialist 1 (Child Protective Services), Training Specialist 1 (Child Welfare), and Training Specialist 1 (Instructional Design).
NOTE: This vacancy posting is for the purposes of notifying individuals about transfer opportunities. Employees on the Civil Service eligible list will be considered and should not respond to this posting. 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.
Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM
1220 Washington Ave. Building 7A
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 204472 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.