Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 (NY ...

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 09/22/25 Applications Due10/07/25 Vacancy ID198350 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencyGeneral Services, Office of TitleDisaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 198350 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% 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 County Albany Street Address Empire State Plaza City Albany StateNY Zip Code12242 Duties Description • 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 degree or higher in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; 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 of the Civil Service Law. NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK. Additional Comments 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. 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 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources/KE Telephone 518-473-5282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address 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 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.

Created: 2025-09-27