Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 4

About the position

The Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 4 is responsible for overseeing the implementation of new and expanding programs within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). This role involves advising executive staff on public safety issues, managing field staff, and coordinating emergency preparedness initiatives across New York State. The incumbent will also participate in strategic planning, provide technical support, and ensure effective communication with local partners during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Advise DHSES Executive staff regarding external Public Safety issues.
• Represent DHSES Executive staff at meetings, seminars, research groups, community events and other venues as directed.
• Perform all supervisory duties for assigned staff.
• Identify short-term and long-term challenges, explore new solutions for issues that arise and identify, formulate and establish best practices for OEM and its programs.
• Prepare reports, briefings, correspondence, presentations and other materials as required.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts, staffing, and financial planning.
• Participate in review, modification and development of OEM programs and operational procedures as assigned.
• Provide technical advice and work closely with field staff to assure they can access necessary resources and are able to provide appropriate guidance to local governments relative to program mission and goals.
• Coordinate and manage expanding programs in the field including, but not limited to, the County Emergency Preparedness Assessment (CEPA), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), Emergency Management Accreditation Program, and Citizens Preparedness Corps at the regional level.
• Provide key support to increase and strengthen preparedness initiatives at the local level including tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and planning support.
• Establish communications with local county partners throughout the zone to support any needs at the local level, both during a time of emergency and regular day-to-day operations.
• Provide 24/7 State presence in County EOCs as requested during emergency responses.
• Provide emergency management support to localities and counties during emergency events, to include 'no notice' events.
• Manage the delivery of emergency management related training, both locally and regionally across the State.
• Participate in the development of emergency management related training, both locally and regionally across NY State.
• Participate in the planning, design, and evaluation of curriculum for training programs.
• Perform any additional duties identified or assigned by an Assistant Commissioner or DHSES Executive Staff.
• Available to deploy and provide executive level briefs on a 24 hour/7 day-a-week basis.
• Travel throughout New York State may be required, including overnight travel as needed.

Requirements

• 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 Representative 4.
• 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 23 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
• Candidates must have had one year of permanent competitive, noncompetitive, or 55-b/55-c service as a Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 3 for non-competitive promotion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $93,530 to $117,875 annually.
• Full-time permanent position with job security.
• Opportunity for professional development and training in emergency management.