Training Specialist 1/Trainee1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

Training Specialist 1 Reporting to the Training Specialist 2 within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Training Specialist 1 will assist with the execution of training programs and courses delivered to localities, counties, and New York State agency partners. The incumbent will analyze current trainings and update as needed and develop new initiatives based on the needs of New York State. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Develop and present training courses in emergency management training programs. Inform state, county and local emergency management partners of available training and educational opportunities. Assist with scheduling training. 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. Minimum Qualifications: 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. This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate levelbased on their experience and education. Training Specialist 1 level requirements: Training Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): Four years (4) of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission. Training Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): Five years (5) of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission. Training Specialist 1, SG-18: Six years (6) of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Dependent upon qualifications, if appointed as a trainee, successful completion of a one-year or two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Training Specialist 1, SG-18. 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04