Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleDisaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 213459

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties:
• Manage, report on, and administer day-to-day OGS Emergency Management & Planning work.
• Contribute, as assigned, to the annual maintenance and updates of the agency emergency plans such as Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Emergency Management Operations Protocol (EMOP), and other plans.
• Coordinate and document the deployment, pick-up, or return of agency or State resources.
• Projects and tasks, as assigned, which contribute to emergency preparedness and management.
• Assist with developing reports or summaries related to emergency preparedness or management.
• Attend trainings, as assigned, which contribute to emergency preparedness and management knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to emergency management.
• Represent the agency during DHSES-OEM State EOC activation and at day-to-day OEM initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:
• Ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Notes:
*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Required for Appointment:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required Experience: Four 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.

**Substitutions:
• 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.



Related Fields:
Atmospheric Science, Business Continuity, Business Organizational Security Management, Criminal Intelligence Analysis, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, Crisis, Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Disaster or Emergency Management, Disaster Resilience, Disaster Science, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency or Public Safety Services, Emergency and/or Risk Management, Fire and Emergency Services, Geography, Homeland Security, Informatics, Meteorology, National Security, Political Science, Public Administration, Security Studies, System Safety and Security, or Urban or Regional Planning

OR
Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 12 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/PH

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.