Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 (NY ...

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 09/24/25 Applications Due10/09/25 Vacancy ID Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of TitleDisaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 (NY HELPS) 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 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 Training Unit within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Reporting to the Disaster Preparedness Program Representative (DPPR) 2, the DPPR 1 will assist the Training Section staff. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Assist with all aspects in the management of training courses. Make logistics arrangements for instructors and management of paperwork and payments for instructors upon course completion. Attend, coordinate, and assist with instructing training courses related to Incident Command and Emergency Management. Assist with the maintenance of the DHSES Learning Management System and website. Research, analyze, and report on program activities. Write, review, and implement emergency operational procedures, plans and communications. Support OEM activities during Emergency Operations Center activations, planned events, exercises, and trainings. Assist in assessing the training needs of state and local agencies and other organizations that support the state's emergency management efforts. Provide assistance in conducting hazard analysis workshops, risk assessments and using applicable data to support emergency plan development. Help coordinate the State Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) efforts to provide county and local governments with relevant and executable planning, training, and exercise guidance necessary to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants. Perform other duties as required. Travel may be required, up to 20%. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: 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. Specialized Degree Areas: 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. 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 1 and are interested in reassignment OR are a 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 12 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. 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. * This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Candidates who are current 55b/c eligible and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55b/c status, please provide us a couple of your current 55b/c eligibility letter. 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 Fax Email Address Address Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services HRM 1220 Washington Ave., Bldg 7A, 5th Floor 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 in the subject line of your application email to

Created: 2025-09-28